Intermediate or Senior Medical Copywriter

Lemieux Bédard; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lemieux Bédard is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Medical Copywriter to join their friendly team in Montreal or Sherbrooke. The successful candidate will develop engaging copy for advertising campaigns targeting healthcare professionals and consumers, requiring a strong understanding of medical concepts and excellent writing skills. With a hybrid work model and a supportive environment focusing on employee well-being, this role promises both challenge and opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Group insurance coverage

Flexible work hours

Attractive vacation time

Summer schedule with Friday afternoons off

Possibility of working abroad

Year-round team activities

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English and French), oral and written.
• Experience of 3 to 5+ years as a medical writer in an advertising agency.

Responsibilities

• Write copy for promotional and educational content.
• Work with the creative team to develop impactful layouts.
• Edit copy based on client/internal comments until approval.

Skills

Solid writing skills

Understanding of medical concepts

Meticulous work ethic

Strong organizational skills

Good composure under pressure

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science, Pharmacology, or related

Degree in English writing or journalism

Tools

MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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At Lemieux Bédard, health and wellness are as much a part of our culture as they are our area of expertise. If this work environment appeals to you, here’s your chance! We are looking for an Intermediate or Senior Medical Copywriter to join our energetic and genuinely friendly team. The role can be performed from either of our offices; in Montreal or Sherbrooke, in a hybrid mode. Working at Lemieux Bédard means joining a team of about +110 dynamic, passionate, and caring individuals. Our expertise in communication, marketing, and linguistic services in the health sector has been honed for nearly 35 years, and our sustained growth is a testament to the excellence of our relationships with our clients and employees.

Reporting to the Medical Director, the Intermediate or Senior Medical Copywriter is an important part of the creative team, contributing to the development of impactful and creative advertising campaigns. They are responsible for writing different forms of copy (promotional, educational, scientific) for health care professionals, patients, and consumers in various media formats (print, digital, web, social media, etc.). The intermediate / senior medical copywriter must be able to understand, interpret, and synthesize scientific information. They are called upon to work with members of the strategic and creative teams, as well as freelancers. They also liaise with the Pharmaceutical Advertising Advisory Board (PAAB) and agency clients.

Skills

• Keen interest in and understanding of science
• Solid writing skills and understanding of medical concepts and terminology
• Meticulous work ethic to ensure accuracy of information and supporting sources
• Strong organizational skills and sense of responsibility
• Good composure under pressure and ability to meet very tight deadlines
• Ability to multitask and work in a team effectively

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Science, Pharmacology, or a related discipline
• Degree in English writing, journalism, or any related discipline, with a strong interest in science
• Bilingual (English and French), oral and written
• Experience of 3 to 5+ years as a medical writer in an advertising agency (Intermediate level)
• Knowledge and application of PAAB Code and Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) Code
• Mastery of MS Office suite software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Main responsibilities

• Write an outline and copy (scientific, clinical, medical, or creative) based on a project brief
• Source / reference documents and upload them using different client portals for medical / legal / regulatory internal review
• Work with the creative team to develop concepts and impactful layouts
• Edit or re-work copy based on client or internal comments until copy approval is obtained
• Ensure that consistent terminology is used in different tools for the same brand
• Understand regulations (PAAB Code and ASC Code) in order to :
• Guide the work of the creative team and validate the feasibility of proposed tactics / layouts
• Suggest content that will limit the number of rounds with PAAB / ASC while seeking approval of the most impactful message possible
• Negotiate with PAAB / ASC and determine the best POA for response letters
• Educate / explain the limitations of the codes to clients
• Represent the client’s voice and interests when speaking with PAAB / ASC

For the LEMIEUX-being of our employees

• Group insurance coverage (50% of premiums are employer paid) with free access to telemedicine
• Flexible 37.5-hour work week in a hybrid formula
• Attractive vacation time, welcome days, work-life balance days, and more
• Summer schedule to enjoy Friday afternoons off (4 months)
• Possibility of working abroad for a period of 1 month
• Training program and personalized professional happiness meetings
• Year-round wow activities (yoga sessions, beer tasting, bowling, summer / Christmas parties, etc.)
• A dynamic team of 100+ employees across Canada with offices in Sherbrooke and Montréal
• A socially responsible company involved in its community and a respectful workplace that promotes inclusion, diversity, and individual well-being

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

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