Principal Medical Copywriter

Cognite; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) employer match

20 paid vacation days per year

20 paid sick leave days per year

Job summary

Cognite seeks a Principal Medical Copywriter to create content across HCP, DTC and patient materials, with minimal supervision. You will develop deep scientific knowledge to shape brand messaging and lead discussions with clients and external experts.

You will collaborate with account managers, editors, medical strategists, and creatives to ensure smooth delivery, while guiding brands and therapies. A strong science background and writing excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in medical writing within a medical communications agency or similar
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific field is preferred but not essential if the required level of scientific understanding is demonstrated

Responsibilities

• Develop content for a full range of promotional deliverables, including HCP, DTC and patient materials, with minimal supervision
• Build deep scientific knowledge and use it to shape brand messaging and content
• Lead scientific discussions with the client and external experts
• Collaborate with internal teams—including account managers, creatives, editors, and medical strategists—to ensure seamless project delivery
• Share knowledge and provide expert guidance on brands and therapeutic areas to internal stakeholders
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, supporting on pitches, and contributing to written proposals

Skills

Proven medical writing experience

Excellent written and verbal skills

Independent yet collaborative

Undergraduate science degree

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific field

Job description

In the fast-changing world where our clients deliver life-changing medicines and technology, Cognite's dynamic team drives our mission of bringing science to life.

As an independent agency, we create clear, compelling communications, focusing on the transformative therapies that are inspiring the future of healthcare and the highly complex diseases they treat.

Our Copywriting team enjoys autonomy and ownership across a wide range of projects. Supported by our expert Editorial and PromoMats teams, our writers can truly focus on turning complex science into compelling stories and brand messages.

We're looking for a Principal Medical Copywriter to join our growing team. In this role, you will:

• Develop content for a full range of promotional deliverables, including HCP, DTC and patient materials, with minimal supervision
• Build deep scientific knowledge and use it to shape brand messaging and content
• Lead scientific discussions with the client and external experts
• Collaborate with internal teams—including account managers, creatives, editors, and medical strategists—to ensure seamless project delivery
• Share knowledge and provide expert guidance on brands and therapeutic areas to internal stakeholders
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, supporting on pitches, and contributing to written proposals

We believe a strong interest in science and a passion for medical communications would make you a great fit for this position, along with the following:

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific field is preferred but not essential if the required level of scientific understanding is demonstrated
• Proven experience in medical writing within a medical communications agency or similar environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting

Cognite's agency values - Everyone matters; Science at the heart; Entrepreneurial Mindset; True partners; and Doing the right thing - shape how we work every day. We believe every individual can make a positive difference; we put science at the core of everything we do; we embrace curiosity and courage to find solutions; we build lasting partnerships focused on shared goals; and we act with integrity and inclusivity in all our interactions.

Our benefits include:

• Discretionary company bonus and incentive schemes
• 401(k) retirement plan - up to 5% employer match
• 20 paid vacation days per year
• 20 paid sick leave days per year