Freelance Copywriter - PAAB specialization

Accountabilities: Pharmaceutical Copywriting: Develop clear, compelling, and strategically aligned copy for PAAB-regulated pharmaceutical brands, with a strong focus on communications directed toward healthcare professionals.

Regulatory Compliance: Apply a thorough understanding of PAAB requirements and the pharmaceutical advertising review process to ensure copy is accurate, compliant, and appropriate for regulatory submission.

Client Collaboration: Work directly with clients to understand communication objectives, incorporate feedback, and deliver copy that meets both strategic and regulatory expectations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with creative, strategy, medical, regulatory, and other multidisciplinary teams to develop cohesive healthcare communications.

Independent Delivery: Manage writing assignments independently, balancing multiple priorities, deadlines, revisions, and stakeholder feedback within a fast-paced agency environment.

Quality and Craft: Bring strong creative judgment and attention to detail to every deliverable, ensuring the work is engaging, precise, and aligned with the needs of pharmaceutical audiences.

Requirements

Professional Experience: 8+ years of experience writing for PAAB-regulated pharmaceutical brands, with demonstrated expertise in healthcare and promotional communications.

PAAB Expertise: Strong knowledge of HCP and promotional copywriting and a thorough understanding of the PAAB review process are required.

Certification: PAAB Certification 1.0 and/or 2.0 is preferred and will be considered a valuable advantage.

Client and Team Collaboration: Comfortable working directly with clients and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and refine communications.

Agency Environment: Able to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced agency setting.

Communication and Judgment: Strong writing, communication, attention-to-detail, and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to translate complex pharmaceutical information into clear and compelling copy.

Benefits

Hourly Compensation: CAD $100–$120 per hour, with the final rate determined based on factors including work location, skills, education, and prior experience.

Remote Work: Fully remote engagement, with candidates based in Canada preferred and applicants required to be located in North America.

Flexible Engagement: Approximately 30–40 hours per week, providing flexibility within a freelance working arrangement.

Contract Duration: Engagement begins as soon as possible and runs through the end of the year, with potential for extension.

Healthcare Creative Environment: Opportunity to contribute to sophisticated pharmaceutical and healthcare communications while collaborating with experienced creative and cross-functional professionals.

Inclusive Culture: The role is part of an environment committed to inclusion, accessibility, diverse perspectives, and creating opportunities for people to thrive and grow in their careers.

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