Senior Medical Copywriter II

Company DescriptionWho we areLangland, a Publicis Health company, is the only health communications agency that thinks further across Clinical Trial Experience, Medical Strategy & Education, Public Relations & Policy, and Advertising, to create unique value with visionary clients.What we believeHealth brings us together. In the diseases we suffer, the medicines we create, and the causes we champion, health shows us our collective humanity. When we break the barriers that divide us, when we think further, we can create healthier futures, together.A passion for craftHaving expert thinking is only part of our story. To ensure excellence in everything we make, we have centred our disciplines around three essential crafts: science, strategy and creativity.Job DescriptionThe Senior MedicalCopywriter IIis a trusted and capable figure in the copywriting team and a key person with a strong profile (internally and externally) on client accounts.You craft compelling stories. You’re responsible fortranslating scientificlanguage into persuasive, emotive copy for a range of medicalaudiences. You have deep scientific knowledge, a love of writing, and a passion for healthcare. You inform creative teams to help them develop relevant work, and easily adapt your style to creative themes. You consistently produce work of a very high standard.You are excellent at communicating with clients, medics and colleagues alike; your presentation skills are as powerful and persuasive as your writing.In this senior-level role, you will be the lead writer on key accounts and contribute to the development of less experienced medical copywriters through mentoring and line management responsibilities.This role is based out of our west London office and we operate a hybrid working policy.ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates and drives best practice in the medical copywriting teamComfortablywrites persuasivecopy for multiple formats and channelsGuides channel- and tone-appropriate copy for all audiences and media typesEasily translates scientific product data into compelling promotional stories; finds stories in data and tells them in concise, natural languageNaturally writes to creative themes and relevant tones of voiceCrafts effective story flows with skillTakes responsibility for medical accuracy and quality of written communications for assigned accountsMaintains excellent quality control levels, even under pressureReviews the work of less experienced members of the medical copywriting team; provides constructive feedback and support to peer group to promote their developmentLine manages and mentors junior and mid-weight medical copywritersWorks alongside copywriters, art directors and designers to inform development of relevant creative themes and accurate, engaging creative work; ensures medical and creative alignment; upholds creative standardsIs strategically minded and applies critical thinking to all projects/accounts, comfortably questioning briefs/client requests when needed and proposing solutionsPlans tactical proposals to create user journeys and experiences through promotional contentConfidently presents to clients and colleagues; leads medical-related discussions with clients; advises client and agency teams regarding complex narratives and portfolio messaging developmentRecognises and takes advantage of business growth opportunitiesJuggles multiple projects/tasks without losing controlHelps with resource management, project allocation and recruitmentLeads client discussions and interactions to guide, inform and support content deliveryInterrogates briefs and contributes to brief development when required to ensure excellenceConstructively and seamlessly resolves content challengesMaintains a high profile within the agency as an expert in 2 or more assigned brands/therapy areasQualificationsProven experience in a senior medical copywriting role, demonstrating responsibility for maintaining high scientific and copywriting standards across multiple accountsA solid scientific background (you should hold at least a bachelor’s degree in the life sciences)Expertise in healthcare advertising, with a thorough understanding of industry regulationsAbility to translate scientific product data into compelling promotional storiesInterest in mentoring juniors, line management responsibilities and supporting team developmentExperience in multiple therapy areas and quickly gets up to speed on new onesExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Additional InformationLanglandhas 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 and additional paid leave for volunteering and charity work of your choice.HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.FLEXIBLE WORKING & BANK HOLIDAY SWAP You can switch a religious Bank Holiday (either Good Friday or Easter Monday) for another day to celebrate a religious, spiritual, faith or belief-based day of your choosing.GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join usPublicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups). #J-18808-Ljbffr