Senior Medical Copywriter
Publicis Groupe UK, New York, NY, United States
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 atdigitashealthldn.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
Comfortablywrites persuasivecopy 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, full details of which are shared when you join. This includes the classics like Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, as well as Reflection Days, Shared Parental Leave, and spans other initiatives like:
Please check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).
At
Digitas Health , we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.
Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.
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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 atdigitashealthldn.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
Comfortablywrites persuasivecopy 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, full details of which are shared when you join. This includes the classics like Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, as well as Reflection Days, Shared Parental Leave, and spans other initiatives like:
Please check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).
At
Digitas Health , we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.
Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.
#J-18808-Ljbffr