21GRAMS- Medical Copywriter

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities. Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem. Medical Copywriter   21GRAMS, a Real Chemistry Company   21GRAMS is an agency born to make healthcare more human — not just in our work, but in the way we conduct business, build client relationships, and treat each other. As part of Real Chemistry, we bring together strategy, creative, science, and innovation to create work that moves people and drives business.   We’re looking for a Medical Copywriter who can bring together scientific fluency and creative instinct — someone who knows how to turn complex clinical information into clear, compelling, brand-building copy. This is not a traditional medical writer role. We’re looking for someone with healthcare advertising experience who can concept, collaborate, and write across a range of promotional and scientific materials while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and brand voice.   Role Summary   The Medical Copywriter is responsible for developing medically sound, strategically sharp, and emotionally resonant copy across healthcare/pharma campaigns. This person will partner closely with Creative, Strategy, Account, Project Management, Editorial, and medical teams to bring ideas to life across multiple channels and deliverables.   The ideal candidate understands how to translate science into stories, can move fluidly between promotional copy and scientific content, and has experience working in an agency environment where deadlines are fast, standards are high, and collaboration is key.   What You’ll Do   Write for healthcare/pharma advertising campaigns across HCP, patient, caregiver, and DTC audiences   Translate complex clinical data, mechanism of action, and product information into clear, engaging, on-brand messaging   Develop copy for a wide range of deliverables, including websites, digital banners, emails, sales materials, patient education, videos, social, and other omnichannel assets   Partner with an Art Director and broader creative team to develop integrated campaign concepts and executions   Ensure all copy aligns with brand strategy, marketing objectives, tone of voice, and audience needs   Work closely with Medical/Scientific leadership to ensure content is accurate, balanced, and compliant   Participate in strategic planning, internal brainstorms, and client meetings as needed   Present concepts internally and incorporate feedback thoughtfully and efficiently   Review and refine copy throughout the agency process for clarity, grammar, consistency, and accuracy   Collaborate with Editorial to resolve stylistic or grammatical concerns   Build a strong understanding of assigned brands, disease states, competitors, and the evolving market landscape   Proactively identify relevant medical, competitive, or regulatory updates that may impact messaging or tactical development   Bring a solutions-oriented mindset to projects and contribute to the overall quality of the work   What We’re Looking For   2–4+ years of experience in healthcare/pharma advertising, medical communications, or a closely related agency environment   Experience writing within regulated categories, ideally with exposure to HCP and/or DTC promotional work   Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, copywriting craft, and brand voice development   Ability to balance creativity and scientific accuracy   Comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams including Creative, Account, PM, Editorial, and Medical   Strong verbal communication and presentation skills   Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment   Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common research tools/platforms   Knowledge of or strong interest in science, medicine, and healthcare marketing   Nice to Have   Experience working across multiple products or disease states   Familiarity with MLR/regulatory review processes   Ability to contribute to both promotional initiatives and scientific communications   Curiosity about innovation in healthcare, audience behavior, and emerging creative formats   Why This Role   This is a great opportunity for a writer who loves the challenge of making complex science feel human, relevant, and creatively powerful. You’ll work at the intersection of medical rigor and brand storytelling, helping shape work that is strategically grounded, emotionally intelligent, and deeply impactful.   Pay Range: $85,000-$95,000 This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.  Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time Posting Salary $85,000 — $95,000 USD Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profil