Senior Copywriter
About the role
This is a hybrid role for candidates in the Los Angeles area (2 days/week in our Santa Monica office). We are also open to remote candidates located on the West Coast. Please note: We are not considering candidates from the East Coast at this time.
Responsibilities
- Act as a hands-on copywriter, developing original content in collaboration with art directors and designers
- Partner with art directors on brand and concept development, from big idea to execution
- Take ownership of assigned brands by proactively generating new ideas and pushing creative forward
- Write clear, compelling copy across channels, including digital, print, and social media, with experience crafting short-form, engaging social content
- Collaborate to implement brand mandates and writing consistencies while pushing creative boundaries
- Bring conceptual creativity to every assignment—thinking abstractly, connecting unexpected ideas, and adding value in brainstorming sessions
- Quickly learn and apply industry, product, and technical knowledge related to both the client’s business and the agency landscape
- Support the annotation and submission process under the direction of Scientific Writers
- Collaborate closely with UX, Technology, and Customer Experience (CX) teams
- Lead tactical ideation, creation, and execution of original content across platforms
- Maintain the integrity of creative work by shepherding and negotiating content through regulatory and MLR processes, tapping into medical expertise as needed
Requirements
You are both a thinker and a doer—equally comfortable crafting breakthrough concepts, writing sharp copy across channels (including social), and confidently presenting ideas internally and to clients.
Qualifications
- 3–4 years' of pharma agency experience
- A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, writing craft, and idea development
- Proven experience writing short-form copy for social content, with an understanding of platform-specific best practices
- Confidence presenting ideas and collaborating across disciplines
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for creating work that connects
Skills
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $110,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company match 401k
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time
Pay
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $110,000.
Schedule
This is a hybrid role for candidates in the Los Angeles area (2 days/week in our Santa Monica office). We are also open to remote candidates located on the West Coast. Please note: We are not considering candidates from the East Coast at this time.