Copywriter, Pharma HCP & DTC (Contract-to-Permanent) at Ascender Studios | Edison, NJ

Ascender Studios

Copywriter, Pharma HCP & DTC (Contract-to-Permanent)

Edison, NJ (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expContract

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive healthcare copywriting across HCP and DTC audiences, translating science into compliant, brand-aligned messaging.

Must-have: 3+ years pharma/healthcare or agency copywriting with HCP and DTC experience.
Standout: ability to translate complex medical concepts into compliant, clear messaging with MLR coordination.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop compelling, on-strategy copy for HCP and DTC audiences across channels, including: websites and landing pages, email campaigns, digital ads and social media, print and sales materials
Translate complex clinical and scientific information into clear, engaging, and compliant messaging
Ensure all claims are accurate, properly supported, and aligned to source materials
Reference and annotate copy against approved source documents, including: clinical studies and published literature, Prescribing Information (PI), Important Safety Information, Core claims documents and reference decks(ISI)
Maintain clear referencing within deliverables (e.g., annotated manuscripts, reference guides, or copy decks) to support MLR review
Collaborate with account, strategy, design, and medical/regulatory teams to ensure alignment with brand objectives
Incorporate and respond to Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) feedback accurately and efficiently
Ensure all content aligns with brand voice, tone, and guidelines
Participate in brainstorming and concept development for campaigns and initiatives
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Requirements

3+ years of copywriting experience, preferably within a pharmaceutical, healthcare, or agency environment
Proven experience writing for both HCP and DTC audiences
Strong understanding of FDA regulations and MLR processes
Experience working with referencing and annotation of claims in pharma marketing materials
Ability to simplify complex medical and scientific concepts
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience working within a digital marketing or advertising agency
Familiarity with pharma workflows
Experience across multiple therapeutic areas

Benefits

Opportunity to work on meaningful healthcare brands
Collaborative, supportive team environment
Exposure to a wide range of digital and strategic projects
Clear path to full-time employment for the right candidate

Ascender Studios

We’re Ascender. We provide design and development solutions for companies and organizations on the rise. We help theater companies fill their seats. We help pharmaceutical companies introduce new medications to the world. We help colleges reach new students. We help startups launch their products.We’re a tight-knit team that moves quickly, thinks creatively, and uses our broad and deep backgrounds to solve problems on-time and on-budget.

Founded in 2017

Edison, New Jersey, USA

47 employees (13 in marketing)

www.ascenderstudios.com