Medical Editor / Copywriter

We Are:

Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: www.accenture.com/song

There will never be a typical day at Accenture Song, but that’s why people love it here. The opportunities to make a difference while working on exciting client initiatives are limitless in this ever-changing space.

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

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Information on benefits is here:

Role Location Hourly Salary Range

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

Toronto, Ontario

Calgary, Alberta

Ottawa, Ontario

Vancouver, British Columbia

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