POSITION OVERVIEWReporting into the Director of Medical Writing, the Senior Medical Writer is responsible for crafting medical advertising copy that aligns with both brand standards and pharmaceutical industry regulations. We are looking for someone who possesses medical and scientific expertise, is well-versed in pharmaceutical advertising and regulations, and has experience working in a Health advertising agency.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Produce material that follows client briefs for a variety of audiences including healthcare professional, patients and consumers
- Partner with account services team, art directors, creative copywriters and clients to produce deliverables that meet communication objectives
- Distill scientific content into promotional and educational materials for varied audiences (e.g. healthcare professionals, patients, pharmaceutical sales representatives, etc.)
- Ensure scientific accuracy and compliance of content that upholds both client requirements and county-specific regulatory guidelines (PAAB, ASC, Health Canada, FDA, ABPI, OPDP - whichever is needed based on client)
- Build arguments to support the client in their response to regulatory bodies
- Prioritize and perform multiple tasks under established deadlines
- Be a brand expert, with in-depth knowledge of the therapeutic area(s)
- Work on brand assignments that require more experience and strategic knowledge
- Mentor and train medical writers
- Review the work of freelancers and back-up writers to ensure consistency and accuracy of information
- Participate in new business pitches as needed
- Collaborate with all teams across the agency
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:- Post-secondary education in a relevant field (e.g. MSc or PhD in Science preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in an agency environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to write brand-appropriate creative pieces (digital or print)
- Solid understanding of digital communications
- Knowledge of PAAB, FDA and other regulatory bodies an asset
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Meticulous and thorough with attention to detail
- Collaborative approach with the ability to establish good interpersonal relationships
- Support team or agency initiatives as assigned
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
- Comfortable with the MS Office suite of programs
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFERChallenging Work - As leaders in the health advertising industry, we thrive on solving complex problems and innovation. Each employee is encouraged to bring their best ideas forward to solve problems.
Dedicated Team - It's in our DNA to work hard and play hard: celebrate our wins, laugh and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open and real. At Tank WW, everyone is valued and plays an important role in our shared success. We care for our people and our clients.
Global Community - Support from the WPP People community and bring your contribution to a greater good while collaborating on WPP strategic projects or initiatives.
Perks and Benefits-The wellness of our employees is at the core of our business therefore we offer competitive benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Extensive Group Insurance Program on Day 1
- Vacation according to experience
- Paid Christmas shutdown
- Extended long weekends on statutory holidays - Tank Days (extra days off annually)
- Work-life balance measures
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.
Salary Range
$65,000-$115,000 CAD
Nous croyons que le meilleur travail se fait lorsque nous sommes ensemble, favorisant la créativité, la collaboration et la connexion. C'est pourquoi nous avons adopté une approche hybride incluant des journées obligatoires au bureau. Si vous avez besoin d'aménagements ou de flexibilité, veuillez en discuter avec l'équipe de recrutement lors du processus d'entrevue.
