Medical Copywriter (South Africa)

Medical Copywriter
South Africa (Remote). 4 month FTC
About Greenpark
Greenpark is a global, award-winning digital agency specialising in omnichannel search and social. Our raison d’etre is to create amazing content that people and algorithms love. How? Through data-led and performance-driven search and social content to help brands create meaningful connections that impact people's lives. Our unique expertise in Omnichannel Search & Insights, Creative Content and Performance Tech are delivered to our clients via an ad agency and in-house models. We do this for a global client portfolio including Unilever, Campari Group, AIA, Sanofi, Nestle, Lipton, Kimberley Clark, Straumann, Ricola, Globe Telecom, and more.
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Our Values
As a company, we strive and act together in our ambition to make a positive impact for the people and brands we serve, we do everything with kindness and respect at the core. ‘We Strive’, ‘Acting Together’, ‘With Kindness’ are the values that guide us.
About the role
This Copywriter should possess an understanding of pharmaceutical marketing and be able to communicate brand objectives to authentically connect with audiences. The Copywriter will need to translate complex details of various therapeutic areas (Oncology, CVRM, RIA, V&I and RDU) and thoroughly understand the products, their scientific position, brand guidelines, and marketing goals to develop digestible promotional content and messaging across channels.
This position requires a highly detailed, creative thinker with excellent storytelling abilities, as well as a love for life sciences, research, and annotation. This role will help craft bold and evocative marketing messages, promotional-only training materials, and digital content that engages and influences sales teams, HCPs, and patients and their caregivers.
What you’ll do

Create and execute innovative and effective content strategies and communication campaigns based on secondary market research and insights

Analyse available data for a market, competitors, and the needs/preferences of our audience to help our team create relatable and captivating content

Ensure the quality of all externally facing content and adherence to our brand voice, tone, and writing style

Ensure ISI alignment across branded assets

Conduct self-reviews and peer audits for compliance and accuracy

Interpret creative briefs to develop and produce creativity from concepts through execution

Monitor the execution of the established plans and strategies

Decide on content formats and publishing dates

Manage the creation of editorial calendars and adhere to the proposed timelines

Support creative teams with feedback and guidance on scientific accuracy

Research and understand the clients’ needs and target audiences, through an online search, review of existing research, and interviews with subject matter experts

Write original copy and edit content for a range of marketing and communications materials; use references and annotations as needed

Collaborate with a team of client service managers, strategists, and creative staff on timelines, allocated resources, and creative execution

Present copy concepts and final deliverables to the internal team, and to the client as needed, and participate in client pitches on occasion

Revise copy based on internal and client feedback/direction

Participate in the regulatory responsibilities and requirements to gain asset approvals

Meet established deadlines or provide reasonable notice of special circumstances requiring deadline extension

Contribute to process improvement for your role by supporting updates and improvements to existing quality documentation and processes (e.g., SOP documents for Copywriters, reference management documents) to ensure quality in delivery and up-to-date standards

About you

Minimum 7+ years’ experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in promotional content development for pharma industry (pharma marketing/health care advertising/sales/ copywriting)

Hold a degree/diploma in health science (medicine/pharma/biology/biosciences etc) AND/OR a degree/diploma in communications with experience of copywriting for pharma promotional marketing. Any additional marketing degree/certification/diploma will be a plus

Have experience with print + digital assets in pharma marketing. Experience with global brands will be a plus

Understand and ensure compliance with FDA regulations, Fair Balance standards, and local legislation

Have hands-on experience with MLR/PRC review workflows

Have experience with Veeva PromoMats submissions, linking, and anchoring processes

Have experience using Generative AI tools (e.g., Jasper AI) for content creation and optimization, with the ability to review, validate, and refine AI-generated content using human editorial judgment

Develop copy and concept for marketing materials

Use storytelling skills to create engaging assets

Understand and internalize brand guidelines and strategy, to implement the same in developing collaterals for the client

Work closely and flexibly with design, brand, production, digital, and product teams to deliver strategic initiatives

Contribute to cross-channel creative ideation/campaign development

Establish and maintain the highest possible standards of promotional content

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of client-related industry trends

Stay updated on appropriate style guidelines (including AMA style) and brand voice for consistency in messaging

Understand and follow regulatory standards and requirements for successful submissions

Follow best practices for annotations

Identify copyrighted material that requires permission for reproduction; process permission request when required

Effectively use company project management and communication software

Attend kick-off, status, and other job-related meetings

Incorporate client feedback and collaborate with the team to address

You are a Data-driven storyteller that is capable of synthesizing complex concepts into engaging narratives that deliver real value to customers (HCP’s & Patients) and position the brands superiority

Communicate effectively, including active listening and taking direction

Manage complexity and recognize when to ask questions

Show resourcefulness, particularly with knowledge application and problem-solving

Show customer focus, mainly by learning how to anticipate customer needs

Ensure accountability, by following through and taking responsibility

Have strong skills in time management, prioritizing, and organizing, with attention to detail and ability to adhere to deadlines

Have exceptional writing and research skills

Have the ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines

Have excellent organizational skills and multitasking ability

Youlive & breathe Greenpark’s core values ‘We Strive’, ‘Acting Together’, ‘With Kindness’ –
championing openness, respect, innovation, and teamwork – so that every interaction, both internally and externally, reflects our commitment to our values

How we’ll support you

25 days of paid holidays per year + ZA public holidays and your birthday off. holidays and your birthday off.

A monthly entertainment subscription paid by the company (e.g. Amazon Prime, Netflix, Spotify, etc)

Participate in wellness and peer recognition initiatives (e.g. On The Spot Awards and Value Champion Awards).

WFA policy – work from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year.

Yearly Calm subscription

Social Events – Join us for our major annual social events: Spring, Summer, Halloween and Christmas parties, plus many other ad-hoc events. 

LinkedIn Learning – Access to a leading online learning platform, which offers a wide variety of courses including business, creative and technical skills.

Access to VDU Eye Tests and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Christmas Closure - (extra days on top of your holiday allowance)

At Greenpark, we believe the best ideas come from the widest range of perspectives. We welcome and celebrate every background, identity, and experience across our global workforce. By fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration, we’re committed to ensuring everyone’s voice is heard and everyone can thrive.
All applications shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status or any other protected characteristics.
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