Senior Medical Writer

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Job Description :

We are Havas Life Paris.

We are part of the largest health advertising and communications organization in the world. We are individuals, each bringing unique stories and life experience, who share the same ambition: making a meaningful difference to the health & wellness of people and the community. 

Our partners are brands that are obsessed with improving the lives of people. From oncology to rare diseases, to public & animal health — we craft brand platforms, campaigns, and activations that push health conversations forward. 

As a Medical Writer you role is to provide in-depth knowledge and comprehensive writing skills with expertise in writing across all promotional/non promotional tactics.

With the ability to tackle day-to-day copy needs with little supervision, you should be able to carry an account if necessary and have strong, yet scientifically sound, creative writing. In addition, the you should develop positive relationships with team members and clients.

Ideally, you will be able to comfortably write on the more medical projects as well as the promotional ones – and across different HCP audiences as well as patients and consumers.

Your missions, if you accept this challenge.

• In depth analysis of peer-reviewed scientific publications to help develop medical-strategic recommendations and communication materials for our Global and region Europe clients.

• Write and develop medical and scientific communication tools for print and digital media (HCP sales aids and brochures, websites, patient leaflets, slide decks for sales reps or for KOL webinars, videos…etc.) (promotional, nonpromotional and medical education).

• Maintain consistency of message/strategy involving the following tasks : write headlines, subheads and body copy / work with an art director to ensure / work is visually and scientifically relevant / suggest ways for the Art Director to graphically present the data.

• Work occasionally closely with the creative team to generate powerful ideas – conceptually, tactically and even strategically at times.

• Ensure scientific accuracy & quality of documents as well as their regulatory compliance.

• Develop discussion guides to interview experts, healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders.

• Attend client meetings and presentations where work is discussed, and can speak to his/her work.

• Work with the client to explore/incorporate suggestions and directives, resolving questions, concerns and overcoming objections.

• Attend medical/legal/regulatory committee reviews (depending on client) and is able to defend and support copy choices when challenged.

• Participate in generating background research, when required, for new clients or new business.

• Support other accounts and writers where needed and when time allows.

We've imagined your profile.

This could be you ?

First an up-to-date CV

Educational background

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) with a background in biology, pharmacy or medicine. A marketing and communication specialization is appreciated.

• Preferred 4-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical advertising in writing.

Skills

• English : native or fluent level mandatory.

• French : intermediate level preferred.

• MUST be able to write copy in English that : is concise, clear, referenceable and creative / displays good sentence structure / reveals a good sense of composition and a logical flow of ideas o Is grammatically correct / has no spelling errors.

• Good attention to detail: copy checked by editorial should be left largely unmodified

• Contribute conceptually to the agency, in addition to writing both light and technical pieces

• Exhibits willingness and an open-minded attitude toward copy critique and effectively incorporates suggestions and improvements to copy

• Good command of referencing and footnoting

• Forge relationships and work well with agency members as well as the client

• Demonstrate knowledge of agency, copy and editorial processes

• Produce accurate and timely work with limited supervision

• Good presentation skills

• Demonstrate creative thinking and problem solving to meet clients' needs.

Would you like to take part in this new challenge?

Join our team by applying now with your CV on this ad.

Come and enjoy a unique experience with us.

Havas expansive network brings together talent from across the globe to best serve our clients' needs.

Each Havas Village gathers creative, media, digital, design and activation talent under one roof, allowing us to provide an agile, seamless and integrated service for our clients in each market, while also drawing on the talent and support from villages across the globe.

• We're located in the heart of Havas Village France: 29/30 Quai de Dion Bouton Puteaux, with a breathtaking view of Paris

• Contract & work / school rythm : permanent contract.

• Comfortable, modern premises when you're at the agency. 

• Cafeteria with Starbucks offers.

• Numerous benefits thanks to the Havas group (agency/team evening, concierge service, inspiring conferences, integrated gym & sports activities, afterwork, cinema premieres, etc.).

Together, we can make a difference.

You'll be joining a company that guarantees equal opportunities and values diversity.

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