Principal Writer

at  Omnicom Health Group

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Principal Writer, guides, supports and produces outstanding, medically accurate, pharmaceutical and healthcare campaign material, which reflects the client’s brand strategy. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and as the copy lead, you inspire and motivate other writers, as well as knowing how to delegate and manage resources adequately in order to meet deadlines. In addition to having responsibility for the copy output of the account you lead, you will contribute to strategic thinking across your key brand(s). Attending client meetings, you will present professionally to medical and marketing clients, providing a rationale for the content and how it supports the brand strategy.

KEY CAPABILITIES:

• Passionate about medical & copy writing and communicates this enthusiasm to others
• Always delivers ‘great stuff’ and ensures their team delivers ‘great stuff’
• Always approachable, always helpful, always mindful of the ‘bigger picture’
• Focused on providing strategic solutions and functioning of their copy team
• Forms strong relationships with clients and internal agency teams
• Champion of copy processes and working practices

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Has an excellent understanding of their client’s business, brands and category
• Provides medical knowledge/expertise across many therapeutic areas and demonstrates ability to quickly develop expertise in new therapeutic areas/indications
• Champions processes and tools that make the team more effective
• Possesses an excellent understanding of all integrated communication disciplines (direct, digital, etc.) and an ability to recognise and implement accordingly
• Motivated to always continue learning and sharing knowledge
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills both in preparing materials required and in delivery of said materials
• Excellent writing skills