Senior Medical Copywriter

Publicis Groupe UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health marketing agency is seeking a Senior Medical Copywriter in London. This role involves translating complex scientific concepts into persuasive copy while maintaining high standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in life sciences, proven copywriting experience, and a keen eye for detail. They will mentor junior writers and collaborate closely with healthcare teams. This position offers a hybrid work environment and various employee benefits, including flexible working options and wellness support.

Benefits

WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity

"YOU" DAYS for wellness

24/7 HELP@HAND benefits helpline

Family friendly policies

Flexible working & bank holiday swap

Great local discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a medical copywriting role.
• Solid scientific background is essential.
• Expertise in healthcare advertising or medcomms.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Writes persuasive copy for various formats.
• Manages medical accuracy and quality standards.
• Leads discussions with clients on narratives.
• Mentors junior copywriters and checks their work.

Skills

Medical copywriting experience

Scientific understanding

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

BRAND: Digitas Health
Job Function: Health & Wellness
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

We work with science-led clients to launch and develop health brands for sustained growth. We do this by creating digital-first experiences that respond to the real needs of consumers, patients and health professionals.

Human needs, illuminated by data, so brands show up when and where they can be truly valuable.

We call this People Powered Health.

We are a generous, idealistic, and uniquely qualified team across data, strategy, science, creative, UX, media and client service. We work with health brands to deliver business impact through brilliant brand experiences, from brand campaigns to digital products and services. We use digital and emerging technologies to help brands build deeper connections with their audiences, connect ecosystems and disrupt traditional marketing.

As part of Publicis Health, our team works to bring applied innovation to a range of global, EMEA and UK clients, working in collaboration with other DH offices in Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco and sister agencies in London and around the world. Learn more at digitashealthldn.com.

Overview

The Senior Medical Copywriter I is a trusted figure in the copywriting team, responsible for helping clients and colleagues navigate the maze of scientific language to find the compelling human truths at the centre. What does that look like? In this role you will be called on to pick apart a scientific paper, and to translate data and academia-speak for a range of audiences. Then, once you've turned the science into persuasive, emotive copy, you'll be able to reference it solidly enough to survive contact with even the strictest medical review.

In this role you will further develop your skills by taking a leading role on a number of projects, with the support of a Senior Medical Copywriter II and Scientific Director, and contribute to the ongoing development of more junior writers by reviewing their work and providing guidance and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Comfortably writes persuasive copy for multiple formats, channels and audiences; crafts effective story flows with skill; adopts creative themes and employs relevant tones of voice; finds stories in data and tells them in natural language
• Establishes strong relationships with client teams and account leads; takes responsibility for medical accuracy, writing standards, approval processes and quality control levels for assigned accounts
• Leads medical-related discussions with clients and colleagues with support from senior peers where needed; advises regarding narratives and portfolio messaging development
• Works with copywriters, art directors and designers to ensure medical and creative alignment; informs development of relevant themes and accurate, engaging work
• Checks the work and mentors more junior members of the medical copywriting team; provides feedback and support to peers
• Understands brand strategy and ensures it is clearly and cohesively applied across materials
• Maintains a profile as an expert in 1-2 or more assigned brands/therapy areas; demonstrates strategic understanding of brands, markets and competitors
• Confidently articulates scientific knowledge and writing expertise across materials; contributes to scientific aspects of pitch development
• Juggles multiple projects; demonstrates resilience; constructively resolves challenges, escalating any issues to Senior Medical Copywriter II and/or Principal Medical Copywriter as required

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a medical copywriting role, demonstrating responsibility for maintaining high scientific and copywriting standards across multiple accounts
• A solid scientific background (you should hold at least a bachelor's degree in the life sciences)
• Expertise in healthcare advertising or medcomms, with a thorough understanding of industry regulations
• Incredible eye for detail
• Ability to develop strong relationships thanks to verbal and written communication abilities; capable of providing advice to others
• Interest in mentoring and supporting less experienced team members

Additional information

Digitas Health has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• "YOU" DAYS - flexibility to take a day off for your well‑being and self‑care without prior notice and additional paid leave for volunteering and charity work of your choice.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING & BANK HOLIDAY SWAP You can switch a religious Bank Holiday (either Good Friday or Easter Monday) for another day to celebrate a religious, spiritual, faith or belief-based day of your choosing.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office‑based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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