Sr Medical Copywriter [AQ-17775]

Aquent; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent Talent partners with a leading agency shaping health and wellness communications in Canada. You will craft scientifically accurate narratives for patients and healthcare professionals, translating complex data into clear, compelling content.

Role spans copy across treatments, collaboration with art directors, and PAAB-compliant campaigns. A science or medical degree and 3–5 years’ pharma advertising copywriting in Canada are preferred; a strong portfolio is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of dedicated copywriting experience within a pharmaceutical or health & wellness advertising agency in Canada.
• Portfolio showcasing digital, print, and video marketing materials.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian regulatory environment, with PAAB experience.
• A science or medical degree is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, creatively driven medical marketing pieces for various treatments and brands, setting new standards for engaging health communications.
• Create core creative campaigns that adapt seamlessly across channels including websites, visuals, slide decks, videos, broadcast media, social media, and banners.
• Collaborate with art directors and account teams to ensure scientific information is accurately and creatively represented in all outputs.
• Navigate PAAB and ASC guidelines to produce compliant yet highly engaging content.

Skills

Copywriting

Regulatory knowledge

Conceptual storytelling

Portfolio development

Healthcare advertising

Education

Science or medical degree

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading agency dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness communications. This dynamic team is at the forefront of medical marketing, translating complex scientific information into compelling, compliant, and impactful campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences. Join a group committed to excellence, innovation, and making a tangible difference in how critical health messages are delivered across Canada.

Are you ready to wield your pen and strategic mind to influence healthcare outcomes? We’re seeking a visionary talent to join a creative force, where your expertise will directly impact how groundbreaking treatments and vital health information reach patients and healthcare professionals. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in crafting narratives that educate, inspire, and drive engagement, ensuring scientific accuracy meets creative brilliance. This is your opportunity to elevate medical marketing, transform complex data into clear, compelling stories, and contribute to campaigns that truly matter.

What You’ll Do

• Develop high-quality, creatively driven medical marketing pieces for various treatments and brands, setting new standards for engaging health communications.
• Create core creative campaigns that adapt seamlessly across a multitude of channels, including websites, visual aids, slide decks, videos, broadcast media, social media platforms, and banner advertisements.
• Collaborate closely with art directors and account team members, fostering a synergistic environment to ensure scientific information is accurately and creatively represented in all outputs.
• Navigate the Canadian regulatory landscape with expertise, including PAAB and ASC guidelines, to produce compliant yet exceptionally engaging content that stands out.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in a science or medical field is highly preferred, providing a strong foundation for understanding complex medical concepts.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian regulatory environment, with proven PAAB experience being essential.
• 3-5 years of dedicated copywriting experience within a pharmaceutical or health & wellness advertising agency in Canada.
• A proven ability to conceptualize intricate scientific content and transform it into creative, consumer-friendly campaigns that resonate.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing a diverse range of digital, print, and video marketing materials, demonstrating your creative thinking and exceptional writing skills.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Other Requirements

Talent must be Canada based