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Medical Editor – Senior Medical Copywriter

Medical Editor – Senior Medical Copywriter

CompanyAccenture
LocationToronto, ON, Canada
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical copy development
  • 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
  • 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.
  • A University degree is required for this position

Responsibilities

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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