Senior Medical Copywriter - Remote & US Pharma Focus

Orchard; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard, a leading medical communications agency, seeks a Senior Medical Copywriter to support US pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. You will craft compelling, accurate medical content across campaigns, lead brands from strategy to copy, and drive the editorial process with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have a graduate degree or PhD in sciences, 5+ years of medical writing experience in a HCP pharmaceutical advertising context, and strong knowledge of FDA promotional

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or PhD in sciences required.
• 5+ years of medical writing experience.
• Experience in HCP pharmaceutical advertising agency preferred.
• Strong understanding of FDA promotional regulations and PhRMA Code.
• Excellent editing, fact-checking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex medical concepts into clear, compliant copy for HCP campaigns.
• Create branded campaign materials including websites, detail aids, emails, and leave-behinds.
• Lead brands from strategy to copy with minimal supervision.
• Drive editorial process from first draft to final proof.
• Partner with design, strategy, account, and project management teams.
• Ensure content is on-brand and compliant with US regulatory standards.
• Contribute to client meetings with copy and strategic perspectives.
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Research and develop content for proposals and pitches.
• Stay current with US pharma industry trends and medical education.

Skills

Medical writing

Regulatory awareness

Presentation experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Graduate degree or PhD in sciences

Tools

Veeva/PromoMats

Job description

Orchard, a leading medical communications agency, seeks a Senior Medical Copywriter to support US pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. You will craft compelling, accurate medical content across campaigns, lead brands from strategy to copy, and drive the editorial process with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have a graduate degree or PhD in sciences, 5+ years of medical writing experience in a HCP pharmaceutical advertising context, and strong knowledge of FDA promotional