Associate Senior Writer - 12 month FTC New London, UK

Applied Intuition Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare creative agency in London is looking for an Associate Senior Writer for a 12-month FTC maternity cover. In this role, you will manage copy output, mentor junior writers, and collaborate with teams to create engaging and medically accurate content. Ideal candidates have a science degree or equivalent and 4+ years of experience in a healthcare agency with outstanding writing and editing skills. This agency values creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in a healthcare agency writing role.
• Experience responding to and incorporating feedback.

Responsibilities

• Take day‑to‑day responsibility for the copy output of your team.
• Support and mentor more junior writers.
• Partner with strategy and creative teams to craft content.

Skills

Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills

Ability to lead projects and own content across a brand

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Calmness under pressure

Strong time and task management

Education

A science degree or equivalent

Tools

Veeva

Job description

Associate Senior Writer – 12 month FTC - Maternity cover - 4 days a week

About DDB Remedy:

We strive to be the most innovative and inspiring creative healthcare agency in the world, making things happen.

Through deep partnerships, smart strategy and applied creativity, we create exceptional experiences and communications. We make meaningful change in healthcare happen.

Our ethos? It Happens Here. It’s our promise, our challenge, and our invitation.

And if you’ve got potential to unlock, talent to unleash, and a desire to wow clients, we want to make it happen.

DDB Remedy. It Happens Here.

The opportunity:

As an Associate Senior Writer, you’re a key contributor and trusted team member. You’ll take day‑to‑day responsibility for the copy output of your team, and know when to elevate to a more senior writer or your line manager. You'll also support and mentor more junior writers, helping to build a culture of quality, creativity and learning.

You’ll partner with strategy and creative teams to craft content that is on‑brand, medically accurate, and deeply engaging. You’ll bring clarity to complex scientific concepts and contribute to the strategic and creative direction of the work.

As your confidence and craft grow, so will your role — whether that’s leading presentations, owning brand messaging, or helping guide clients through challenging communication problems.

About you:

You bring both rigour and creativity to the table. You have a flair for transforming complex science into human‑centred stories — and the confidence to champion ideas that push the work forward. You’re collaborative, grounded and articulate, with the judgement to know when to lead, when to support, and when to escape.

You thrive in a fast‑paced environment and know how to balance originality with regulatory and brand requirements. You value quality and consistency and you understand the impact great copy can have on patients, HCPs and clients alike.

What you’ll bring:

• A science degree or equivalent (unless pure creative writer)
• 4+ years’ experience in a healthcare agency writing role
• Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to lead projects and own content across a brand
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Calmness under pressure, with strong time and task management
• Experience responding to and incorporating feedback
• Desirable but not essential:
  • Deep knowledge of the ABPI Code and global regulatory frameworks

Experience using Veeva and other referencing platforms

What we’ll need you to do:

Creativity

• Demonstrate a passion for creativity and ideas
• Contribute to concept development and creative ideation
• Champion storytelling and creative thinking across content formats
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Designers and Strategists
• Help shape brand tone of voice and narrative structure
• Proactively learn about different types of creative awards, entry requirements and the judging process
• Explore opportunities to create award‑worthy work

Productivity

• Contribute to and participate in agency goals
• Possess a growth mindset
• Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work and that of your team(s)
• Support the workload planning and project flow of your brand
• Manage multiple tasks with focus and efficiency
• Use AI and other tools to improve copy and streamline delivery
• Uphold version control, approval processes and agency SOPs
• Have a flexible approach to work and shifting deadlines
• Complete timesheets promptly and model good timekeeping

Relationships and communications

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and agency peers
• Present work clearly, persuasively and with confidence
• Provide motivation, guidance and feedback to junior writers
• Foster open, respectful dialogue across teams
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and contribute to a supportive, inclusive culture
• Live the Four Freedoms (Freedom from Fear, Freedom to Fail, Freedom from Chaos, Freedom to Be) and inspire others to do the same

Knowledge and skills

• Understand the brand’s strategic direction and how content and omnichannel supports it
• Confidently interpret data, identify key messages, and apply them to briefs
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas
• Confidently explain scientific concepts to non‑specialists
• Navigate approval systems and ensure compliance across all outputs
• Continually seek out new knowledge, techniques and inspiration

What’s next:

At DDB Remedy, people come first. Our team is made up of talented, kind, diverse individuals, each encouraged to bring their full selves to work. It Happens Here is our commitment to helping you thrive. It’s a place where you can grow, be inspired, and build your own career pathway.

We value difference and believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can belong and succeed. If you need any support or adjustment due to a disability during the application process, please let us know.

If you're excited about the opportunity to start your journey with us, reach out to our Talent Partner, Kayla Mayston: [e-mail]

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