SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER

Havas Health & You; Puteaux; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prominent health advertising agency is seeking a Medical Writer to create accurate and engaging scientific content. You will develop communication tools for various audiences while collaborating with teams to maintain message consistency. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree, significant experience in pharmaceutical advertising, and must be proficient in English. This role offers a permanent contract and numerous benefits including a modern office environment.

Prestations

Cafeteria with offers

Integrated gym & sports activities

Concierge service

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical advertising writing.
• Good command of referencing and footnoting.
• Ability to produce accurate and timely work with limited supervision.

Responsabilités

• Write and develop medical communication tools for print and digital media.
• Maintain consistency of message and ensure scientific accuracy.
• Attend client meetings and presentations.

Connaissances

Scientific writing

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Creative thinking

Formation

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in biology, pharmacy or medicine

Description du poste

Overview

Agency : Havas Life Paris

Job Description : We are .

We are part of the largest health advertising and communications organization in the world. We are individuals, each bringing unique stories and life experience, who share the same ambition: making a meaningful difference to the health & wellness of people and the community.

Our partners are brands that are obsessed with improving the lives of people. From oncology to rare diseases, to public & animal health — we craft brand platforms, campaigns, and activations that push health conversations forward.

As a Medical Writer your role is to provide in-depth knowledge and comprehensive writing skills with expertise in writing across all promotional and non-promotional tactics. With the ability to tackle day-to-day copy needs with little supervision, you should be able to carry an account if necessary and have strong, yet scientifically sound, creative writing. In addition, you should develop positive relationships with team members and clients. Ideally, you will be able to comfortably write on the more medical projects as well as the promotional ones – and across different HCP audiences as well as patients and consumers.

Your missions, if you accept this challenge.

Responsibilities

• In depth analysis of peer-reviewed scientific publications to help develop medical-strategic recommendations and communication materials for Global and regional Europe clients.
• Write and develop medical and scientific communication tools for print and digital media (HCP sales aids and brochures, websites, patient leaflets, slide decks for sales reps or for KOL webinars, videos, etc.) (promotional, non-promotional and medical education).
• Maintain consistency of message/strategy by writing headlines, subheads and body copy; work with an art director to ensure work is visually and scientifically relevant; suggest ways for the Art Director to graphically present the data.
• Work occasionally closely with the creative team to generate powerful ideas – conceptually, tactically and strategically at times.
• Ensure scientific accuracy and quality of documents as well as their regulatory compliance.
• Develop discussion guides to interview experts, healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders.
• Attend client meetings and presentations where work is discussed, and be able to speak to the work.
• Work with the client to explore and incorporate suggestions and directives, resolving questions, concerns and overcoming objections.
• Attend medical/legal/regulatory committee reviews (depending on client) and defend and support copy choices when challenged.
• Participate in generating background research, when required, for new clients or new business.
• Support other accounts and writers where needed and when time allows.

Qualifications

• Educational background: Advanced degree (MS or PhD) with a background in biology, pharmacy or medicine. A marketing and communication specialization is appreciated.
• Preferred 4-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical advertising in writing.
• Skills
• English: native or fluent level mandatory.
• French: intermediate level preferred.
• Must be able to write copy in English that is concise, clear, referenceable and creative; displays good sentence structure; shows logical flow; is grammatically correct and free of spelling errors.
• Good attention to detail: copy checked by editorial should be left largely unmodified.
• Contribute conceptually to the agency, in addition to writing both light and technical pieces.
• Exhibits willingness and open-minded attitude toward copy critique and effectively incorporates suggestions and improvements to copy.
• Good command of referencing and footnoting.
• Forge relationships and work well with agency members as well as the client.
• Demonstrate knowledge of agency, copy and editorial processes.
• Produce accurate and timely work with limited supervision.
• Good presentation skills.
• Demonstrate creative thinking and problem solving to meet clients\' needs.

About the role and applying

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Come and enjoy a unique experience with us.

Our expansive network brings together talent from across the globe to best serve our clients’ needs. Each gathers creative, media, digital, design and activation talent under one roof, allowing us to provide an agile, seamless and integrated service for our clients in each market, while also drawing on the talent and support from villages across the globe.

We\'re located in the heart of Havas Village France: 29 / 30 Quai de Dion Bouton - 92800 Puteaux, with a breathtaking view of Paris!

Contract & work / school rhythm: permanent contract.

Comfortable, modern premises when you\'re at the agency.

Cafeteria with offers.

Numerous benefits thanks to the Havas group (agency/team evening, concierge service, inspiring conferences, integrated gym & sports activities, afterwork, cinema, etc.).

Together, we can make a difference.

You\'ll be joining a company that guarantees equal opportunities and values diversity.

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Contract Type : Permanent