Principal Medical Copywriter

Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness is a full-service creative agency operating in the health and wellness space. Our purpose is to unleash the ‘Wellness Effect’ in every person through meaningful personalised experiences. We believe when our people do well, our work does well, our clients do well, and our patients do well, inspiring even more wellness in the world. We sum it up in two small words… Do Well.

The Principal Medical Copywriter is a senior figure in the creative department, the copywriting team and on client accounts. The role involves both medical copywriting and aspects of management. You’re responsible for translating scientific language into compelling, emotive copy for a range of medical audiences. You have incredible scientific knowledge and play a lead role communicating with clients, medics and colleagues alike. You will help copywriters develop their craft to deliver materials of the highest quality.

Responsibilities

• Comfortably writes and guides the writing of persuasive copy for multiple formats, channels and audiences; quickly translates scientific product data into compelling promotional stories.
• Works closely with account leads; takes responsibility for medical accuracy, writing standards, approval processes and quality control levels on key accounts.
• Confidently leads interactions with clients and colleagues to support overall account management; advises teams regarding complex narratives and portfolio messaging development.
• Works closely with senior creative colleagues to inform development of relevant creative themes; ensures medical and creative alignment; upholds creative standards.
• Provides effective primary people management for direct reports; capably leads, oversees and mentors writers within account teams.
• Actively involved in resource management, training and recruitment; works with management team to evolve and improve our service offering.
• Provides scientific and strategic counsel for clients and colleagues; maintains a high profile as an expert across a wide range of therapy areas.
• Efficiently manages a broad range of account requests/challenges; identifies threats to deliver, offers solutions and challenges approaches.
• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of brands and competitors; makes proactive recommendations for driving organic growth.
• Engages with existing and potential clients to maximise selling opportunities, showcase creative work and champion the Saatchi brand at all times.

Qualifications

• Extensive proven experience in a medical copywriting role demonstrating overarching scientific and content leadership for multiple accounts.
• A solid scientific background (you should hold at least a bachelor’s degree in the life sciences).
• Expertise in healthcare communications and a thorough understanding of industry regulations.
• Incredible eye for detail.
• Able to develop strong relationships thanks to verbal and written communication abilities.

Additional information

Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees, including:

• 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 providing 26 weeks of full pay for family milestones.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING & BANK HOLIDAY SWAP options.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS including membership discounts with local restaurants and retailers.

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office‑based three days during the working week.