Accenture

Medical Editor / Copywriter

Accenture$63K — $113K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of medical copy development experience
  • 2+ years of medical editing experience
  • Familiarity with PAAB and FDA submission processes
  • Track record of producing impactful copy for diverse audiences
  • Ability to interpret clinical papers and product monographs
  • Experience in pharmaceutical marketing for HCPs and patients
  • Strong team collaboration skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • High school diploma or GED required; English proficiency essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead copy development for projects from concept to final review
  • Localize and adapt creative assets for compliance in various markets
  • Present work aligning copy with strategic project objectives
  • Ensure content adheres to brand guidelines and targeted audiences
  • Revise copy based on feedback while maintaining timelines
  • Negotiate creative reviews with medical regulatory bodies
  • Stay updated on PAAB and FDA regulatory changes
  • Utilize Gen AI tools to enhance content creation
  • Create SEO-optimized digital content to improve visibility.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Chance to make a difference in patient and healthcare provider lives
  • Collaborative and innovative team culture
  • Focus on professional development and regulatory compliance training
  • Access to advanced tools and platforms for content creation.
Full Job Description
You are:

A passionate copy/edit expert that is well versed in pharma regulatory compliance. You know how to get patients and health care providers to act through your creative understanding of bridging business objectives with audience needs. You consider yourself as a self-starter who writes clear, engaging content in a variety of voices and tones. A natural communicator who is adept at capturing interest and building trust.

You have experience with developing copy for the life sciences industry, across brands and manufacturers and have the expertise needed to ensure copy meets with regulatory requirements for FDA and PAAB. You know how to collaborate and innovate with Art Directors, Designers and brands to take content to the next level and grow engagement numbers through creating relevant experiences. Listen deeply. Be creative. Execute.

If you have a passion for making a difference in patients' and HCPs lives and can thrive in a fluid, fast-paced, energetic environment, we'd love to talk to you!

The Work:
  • Own the copy development of all assigned projects from conceptual stage working with the design, account and client teams to ensure all content is compliant with FDA, and/or PAAB, requirements based on available research studies, claims are properly annotated, grammar and spelling are of a high quality throughout all phases of the process from concepts to final copy
  • Adapt existing creative assets and localize for appropriate markets based on medical compliance requirements
  • Present work in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the strategic objectives of the project and offers a clear rationale as to how the copy supports those objectives
  • Leverage available brand guidelines to ensure all content is aligned to brand tone, voice and to targeted customer segments
  • Revise copy based on feedback from account, client, compliance and medical regulatory teams and ensure updates are made within schedule requirements to maintain timelines
  • Prepare, submit and negotiate creative reviews with medical regulatory agencies (FDA, PAAB as needed)
  • Maintain updated training on changes to PAAB and FDA requirements
  • Ability to leverage Gen AI platforms and tools when applicable to create content
  • Ability to develop SEO optimized content for digital channels to maintain and/or increase discoverability and ranking


Here's What You'll Need:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical copy development
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical editing
  • Experience with preparation and submission of PAAB and/or FDA
  • Proven success in copywriting to drive action among audiences (HCPs, patients, caregivers, etc.)
  • Ability to understand and use clinical papers and product monographs to substantiate copy points and claims
  • Experience in pharmaceutical marketing to HCPs and patients
  • Ability to work within teams, manage timelines and deliver high quality work
  • A minimum of a high school diploma or GED/CAEC
  • English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with stakeholders across Canada, US and other countries across our Global footprint where English is the common language. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking stakeholders, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.


Bonus Points If:
  • A University degree in a related bio-medical field
  • Preferred experience in working across therapeutic areas
  • An understanding in how to engage Healthcare Professionals and Patient audiences to motivate and drive action and engagement

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location,
role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time
employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.
The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role.
It does not represent a maximum limit - in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Information on benefits is here:

Role Location Hourly Salary Range

British Columbia/Ontario/New Brunswick $30.60 to $54.64

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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