SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER

Havas Health & You; Puteaux; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading health advertising agency is seeking a Medical Writer in Puteaux, France. This role involves writing and developing medical communication tools, ensuring scientific accuracy, and collaborating with clients and creative teams. The ideal candidate holds an advanced degree and has 4-5 years of pharmaceutical advertising experience. A mix of creativity and attention to detail is essential for success in this position.

Prestations

Permanent contract

Modern work environment

Gym & sports activities

Concierge service

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical advertising writing.
• Fluent English; intermediate French preferred.
• Ability to write concise, clear, and creative copy.

Responsabilités

• Analyze peer-reviewed publications for medical-strategic recommendations.
• Write communication tools for print and digital media.
• Ensure scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Connaissances

Scientific writing

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Presentation skills

Formation

Advanced degree 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 / 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. 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: write headlines, subheads and body copy; work with an art director to ensure the work is visually and scientifically relevant; suggest ways for the Art Director to graphically present data.
• Work occasionally closely with the creative team to generate powerful ideas – conceptually, tactically and strategically at times.
• Ensure scientific accuracy & 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 can speak to their work.
• Collaborate with the client to explore / incorporate suggestions and directives, resolving questions and overcoming objections.
• Attend medical / legal / regulatory committee reviews (depending on client) and be able to 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; has a logical flow of ideas; is grammatically correct and has no 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 an 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.

Perks & Details

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: In the heart of Havas Village France, 29 / 30 Quai de Dion Bouton - 92800 Puteaux, with a breathtaking view of Paris.
• Permanent contract; comfortable, modern premises when you're at the agency.
• Cafeteria with offers.
• Numerous benefits thanks to the Havas group (evening, concierge service, conferences, gym & sports activities, afterwork, cinema, etc.).
• Together, we can make a difference. We guarantee equal opportunities and value diversity.