Medical Copywriter - London, United Kingdom - OLIVER

OLIVER

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role:
Medical Copywriter (Global and uK Medical)

Location:
London, England, United Kingdom

ROLE MISSION

THIS ROLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF...

Core Duties/Requirements

Established skills in generating, overseeing and coaching junior members of the team to produce wellwritten copy for various print and digital channels that meets the brief, is appropriate for the target audience, and is delivered to budget in a timely manner
Educated to at least degree level in a scientific field. A higher degree would be an advantage
8+ years of experience in a healthcare advertising agency or relevant industry
Proficient in standard software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience in linemanaging junior writers and leading a team
Experienced and confident in leading communication with clients
Awareness of Veeva and experience of Client review process

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN YOUR ROLE

Writing and editing

Produce original and support junior team members to produce exceptional medical copywriting across both print and digital channels, providing new ideas and while maintaining a highquality scientific grounding
Review / undertake research and develop an understanding of the client's target audience and competitor products to help to develop a compelling story for the brand/audience
Provide strategic support and own insight discovery to help leverage products messaging and asset delivery. Present these findings to rationalise message choice
Oversee the team in the delivery all copy required and ensure consistency of high standards and accuracy across all messaging to the agreed briefs and established brand values
Excellent briefing and reviewing skills. Challenging client briefs and providing suggestions on added value items
Working in collaboration with design team to ensure copy is optimized for its destination
As a senior member of the team continually feedback to all members of the wider team effectively, ensuring learnings are taken forward onto future projects
Oversee the quality control processes and procedures from a copy perspective
Ensure the accuracy of all information, data and referencing for the projects you and the team produce
Address internal and external comments on your work intelligently and question any that are inappropriate, inaccurate, or unclear
Ensure validated, markedup references are produced by the writing team
Very strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and balance several priorities, pressures and demands

Scientific content and expertise

Intimately understand client and competitor products, therapy areas, portfolio and commercial strategy in the context of the current and future market
Keep up to date with industry codes of practice/legislation and external issues or events that may affect existing accounts and lead team updates
Work across several therapy areas to support junior writers with question and provide insights where required
Proactively research the industry for news and insights that could support the client strategically

Relationships

Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure that all brand objectives are met
Plan your workload, and participate in team resourcing meetings
Use a professional style in all external communications
Good communication skills for both internal and external audiences

Financial

When appropriate, contribute to development of project planning and resourcing needs inputting on cost estimates
Have awareness of time usage of the team and project burn
Have an awareness of project costs against agreed budgets and notify the Client Services team of any changes to specification at the earliest opportunity
Always communicate clearly to team members, schedule and budget guidelines and contribute to prioritisation discussions across teams

WHAT SKILLS WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL

Exemplify company values and behaviours
Ability to create original, impactful, and engaging work for digital and print campaigns
Wellorganised and able to plan work effectively
Be selfmotivated, proactive, and collaborative, with a cando attitude and keenness to learn on the job
Energetic and hardworking, with a professional and mature attitude and demeanour
An excellent team player: collaborative and adept at building relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Developing presentation skills
Good organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and balance several priorities, pressures and demands
Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
The ability to work well under pressure and manage workloads and multiple projects effectively
Experience in healthcare advertising sector / medical communications.

1-3 years of relevant experience in copy development related to: