21GRAMS- Medical Copywriter

About the role

At Real Chemistry, we are dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative communications and marketing strategies. Our agency provides a comprehensive suite of services to leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, combining scientific expertise with creative flair to produce impactful campaigns.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of assigned brands, disease states, competitors, and the evolving market landscape
• Proactive identification of relevant medical, competitive, or regulatory updates
• Solutions-oriented mindset towards project challenges

Skills

• Strong conceptual thinking and copywriting craft
• Ability to balance creativity and scientific accuracy
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and research tools
• Understanding of science, medicine, and healthcare marketing
• Experience working across multiple products or disease states
• Familiarity with MLR/regulatory review processes
• Ability to contribute to both promotional and scientific communications
• Curiosity about innovation in healthcare and emerging creative formats

Benefits

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Base salary ranging from $85,000 to $95,000
• A variety of programs designed to support employee well-being, growth, and success
• Free snacks in office locations
• Generous holiday and paid time off
• Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans
• Mental wellness coaching and support
• Access to over 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000.

Schedule

This role can be remote within the United States or based in any of our U.S. office locations, including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Lambertville, NJ, San Francisco, or Carmel, IN.