Mid-weight Medical Copywriter

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications agency seeks a Mid-weight Medical Copywriter to create compelling content across various formats. This role requires expertise in medical copywriting, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to mentor junior writers. If you're passionate about scientific communication and want to contribute to impactful health campaigns, this opportunity offers growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven excellence in medical copywriting required.
• Experience presenting to clients and developing strategic content.
• Ability to mentor junior writers and contribute to business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality promotional copy aligned with client briefs.
• Ensure content meets ABPI and regulatory standards.
• Translate complex scientific information into engaging messages.

Skills

Medical Copywriting

Mentoring

Presentation Skills

Tools

Veeva

FUSE

Proof

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Location:

basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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About McCann Health London

Part of the IPG Health network, McCann Health London is one of the most awarded healthcare communications agencies. We are guided by our founding philosophy, Truth Well Told, and united by one vision: to help our clients’ brands and businesses play a meaningful role in people’s health. We combine science, creativity and strategy to deliver best-in-class services to some of the world’s top, as well as emerging, health and wellness brands. We do this by challenging convention and bringing to life smart, creative ideas that push boundaries and leave the world a healthier place than we found it.

In recent years McCann Health London has been named European Health Agency of the Year at the London International Awards, won Grand Prixes and Golds at Cannes Lions and featured in AdWeek’s Top 25 global campaigns.

Visit mccannhealthlondon.com to learn more

Mid-weight Medical Copywriter

McCann Health London is seeking a talented Midweight Medical Copywriter to create compelling, scientifically accurate promotional content across a range of healthcare accounts. You’ll take ownership of brand messaging, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain scientific integrity and attention to detail in all outputs.

You’ll also mentor junior writers, contribute to new business pitches, and be a trusted voice on scientific communication and exceptional copywriting.

What we’re looking for:

Knowledge & Expertise:

• Proven excellence in medical copywriting
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members

Strategic & Client Skills:

• Experience developing communication strategies and multi-channel content
• Confident presenting to clients and addressing MLR queries

Business Development:

• Active contributor to new business pitches and organic growth opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality promotional copy aligned with client briefs
• Ensure content meets ABPI and regulatory standards
• Translate complex scientific information into clear, engaging messages
• Work across formats – from sales aids and websites to videos and patient materials
• Confidently present and defend work in client meetings
• Review and support work from junior writers
• Proficient with Veeva, FUSE, and Proof

Disability Confident

As an employer committed to accessibility and disability inclusion, we strive to develop a diverse workforce that provides us with a wider range of skills and experience. We are continuously improving our recruitment process to support individuals with physical or learning disabilities. The goal is to improve accessibility across all aspects of IPG Health, home to McCann Health London and FCB Health Europe to hopefully encourage potential job applicants to join us.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia, a medical condition or an individual need – which you believe may affect your performance in selection, we’ll be happy to make adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best