Medical Copywriter (12-month FTC) in London

Company Description

Who we are Langland, a Publicis Health company, is the only health communications agency that thinks further across Clinical Trial Experience, Medical Strategy & Education, Public Relations & Engagement, and Advertising, to create unique value with visionary clients.

What we believe Health 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 craft Having 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 Description

As a Medical Copywriter working for Langland, you will be responsible for translating scientific language into compelling, emotive copy for a range of medical audiences. In this role you will hone your craft and develop your skills, pushing yourself and those around you to achieve excellence. You will actively engage in client presentations and wider agency initiatives, taking responsibility for a range of tasks and projects. You will enjoy being central to the success of your accounts. You should have strong scientific knowledge, a love of writing, and a passion for healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates best practice in the medical copywriting team
• Writes persuasive copy for multiple formats and channels
• Delivers channel- and tone-appropriate copy for all audiences and media types
• Translates scientific product data into compelling promotional stories; finds stories in data and tells them in concise language
• Writes to creative themes and applies relevant tones of voice
• Crafts story flows with purpose
• Ensures medical accuracy and quality of written communications for assigned accounts
• Maintains suitable quality control levels
• Creates reference packs for materials; is confident and capable working with Veeva Vault PromoMats or ZincMaps approval processes
• Works with copywriters, art directors and designers to inform development of accurate, engaging creative work
• Understands tactical proposals and user journeys/experiences through promotional content
• Confidently presents to clients and colleagues in formal and informal settings; actively contributes to medical-related discussions with clients

Qualifications

• Experience in a Medical Writer/Copywriter role, demonstrating high scientific and copywriting standards
• A solid scientific background (you should hold at least a bachelor’s degree in the life sciences)
• Experience in healthcare advertising is preferred, along with a good understanding of ABPI regulations

Additional Information

Langland offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives.

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients’ office four days per week. At Langland, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.