Senior Medical Copywriter

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

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.

• 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

• 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

Digitas Health has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and…