Company Description
We’re looking for an experienced medical copywriter with experience in oncology and/or vaccines, interested in working across a mix of clients, brands and communication formats. It’s a fast-paced role in a supportive environment, working within the Digitas Health agency team but connected to the broader medical writing community in Publicis Health UK.
WHAT WE DO
Digitas Health London is the People-Powered Health agency: We help brands engage with people to deliver ideal health, now. We design transformative experiences that move people further along the path to health at any moment. By putting the power to change health outcomes in the hands of patients, healthcare professionals, carers, and payers, we help health brands create value across today’s connected health ecosystem.
As part of Publicis Health, our small-but-mighty 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 other sister agencies in London, Windsor and around the world.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
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.
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. You’ll turn the science into persuasive, emotive copy, solid enough to survive contact with even the strictest medical review.
Core responsibilities include:
* Demonstrates best practice in the medical copywriting team
* Comfortably writes persuasive copy for multiple formats, channels and audiences
* Establishes strong relationships with client teams and account leads
* Leads medical-related discussions with clients and colleagues with support from senior peers where needed
* Works with copywriters, art directors and designers to ensure medical and creative alignment
* Checks the work and mentors junior/mid-level members of the medical copywriting team
* 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
WHO YOU ARE
* A scientific degree
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
* Significant proven experience in a Medical Copywriting role
* Healthcare advertising experience is essential
* A thorough understanding of the ABPI code of practice
* A creative writer with experience writing to creative themes
OUR DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
At Publicis Groupe UK, we’re committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive.
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.
* HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.
* FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy and shared parental leave.
* FLEXIBLE WORKING & BANK HOLIDAY SWAP You can switch a religious Bank Holiday for another day to celebrate a religious, spiritual, faith or belief-based day of your choosing.
Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.
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