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Senior Copywriter

FLSA Status:
Reports To: Associate Creative Director/Copy (ACD/C)
Department: Creative
Supervises: NA

Position Summary:

MedThink Communications is in need of a fun, creative, collaborative, and passionate person to fill the shoes of a senior copywriter. We're looking for an experienced copywriter to take a leadership role in writing and concept creation for print and digital projects.

Position Requirements:

You should have

At least 5 years of copywriting experience at a pharmaceutical advertising agency
A stunning book showcasing your experience with writing and concepting for the launch of pharmaceutical products and diagnostic and medical devices
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in communications, science, marketing, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Deeper understanding of technical aspects of design production
(details, grids, charts, and graphs for example)
Conceptual creativity: ability to think in abstract terms; can make connections between unrelated notions; can formulate innovative ideas where others can not; seen as original and value-added in brainstorming sessions
Understanding and implementing direction: can understand creative direction based on objectives and executes creative work effectively. Communicates workload appropriately based on skill sets and talents; communicates well with others on workload issues & needs, the progress of work, and results
Industry application: picks up on technical things quickly; is good at learning new industry, company, product, and/or technical knowledge developments of the client’s business as well as the agency business; has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
Experience/proficiency with the Macintosh operating system, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Acrobat), and Microsoft Office. Web design experience is helpful (Dreamweaver, Flash)
Resourceful with Internet

Position Responsibilities:

Demonstrates behavior expected of a professional member of the organization, including but not limited to:

Collaborate with internal and external partners to create the most effective presentation of the material
Read, analyze, ask questions, and become knowledgeable about the technical aspects of each product
Organize workload and exercise efficient time-management
Availability to work the hours required for appropriate completion of projects
Willingness to learn effective presentation skills
Meet multiple schedule deadlines on time
Provide peer and subordinate feedback on creative product to ensure a high level of effectiveness
Understand marketing and medical regulatory issues in regards to correct/allowable copy usage
Consider laws governing copy such as registered and trademarked symbols, country of origin, and material construction
Ensure and be able to demonstrate accuracy of all claims made in writing
- Read and maintain a library of current reference materials
- Review and format copy according to AMA/client/agency style
Understand and work effectively with the agency’s traffic and production systems
Assist coworkers as needed
Perform various clerical duties as needed
Must be PC proficient
Keep ACD/C informed of project development when ACD/C is not there or available

Think you're the right fit? Contact us today.

To apply, send a cover letter, samples of your work, and salary expectations to jobs@medthink.com

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Specific duties may change without notice.

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