Medical Copywriter
- Location
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Salary
- Not stated
- Languages
- EN
- Posted
- 2 Nov 2026
Verified open 2 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page
About the role
24 September 2025
Medical Copywriter.
The Company.
IGNIFI is an independent creative, digital and design advertising agency that sparks and sustains successful brands for high-profile global clients in human and animal health and we’re looking to expand our team with a new ambitious and motivated Medical Copywriter.
At the heart of our success is our supportive and collaborative team who love to be the best. Combining our expertise in marketing and life sciences, we have a deserved reputation for exceptional customer service.
As Medical Copywriter, you will work within a dynamic team small enough to take full autonomy yet large enough to work on internationally significant projects. Developing and delivering high level medical copywriting services across IGNIFI’s range of clients.
The Role.
Responsibilities will include:Experienced enough to hit the ground running, but with room to grow and develop as part of our team, you should be prepared to embrace a wide variety of work, researching, originating and editing copy across a range of clients and delivering to multiple agreed deadlines.
Developing a deep understanding of client data, products and therapy areas, convert/adapt into key messages and insightful, accurate copy that resonate with a range of different audiences (healthcare professionals and consumer).
Develop creative and technical content across a varied portfolio, creating copy across multiple channels, including adverts, e-detailers, detail aids, leave pieces, brochures, conference materials, direct mail, emailers, websites, apps and training materials.
Ensuring the delivery of high-quality work and service to encourage client retention.
What are we looking for?
The successful candidate will have the following relevant experience:Education to degree standard in a medical/life sciences discipline
At least two years’ experience writing for a healthcare agency, pharma company or similar
Able to write confidently and accurately from original research papers as well as adapt scientific-led content from an international to UK-appropriate version
Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail, deadlines and estimating of time required
A positive, pro-active attitude and ability to work well as part of a growing team
Good presentation skills
Ability to integrate scientific and technical understanding with commercial objectives
High standard of oral and written English and excellent communication skills
Computer literacy with main MS Office software
Desirable experience and qualifications:Veeva literate and ABPI qualified
What will we offer you?
City centre based ‘home’ (office) with free parking nearby
Development, training, and progression opportunities with regular reviews
Unlimited access to Udemy online learning academy courses
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising after 5 years’ service – to additional holidays or the equivalent in salary increase
Following successful completion of probationary period, automatic enrolment into contributed IGNIFI Personal Pension, Group Life Assurance, Yulife and Medicash Schemes.
If you are keen on joining us, please email your CV and a short covering letter with relevant experience to: recruitment@ignifi.co.uk
24 September 2025
Medical Copywriter
Job title:Medical Copywriter
Salary:Competitive salary (depending on skills and experience).
Hybrid working from a Sunderland office.
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising after 5 years’ service – to additional holidays or the equivalent in salary increase.
IGNIFI personal pension.
Group Life Assurance, Yulife and Medicash Schemes.
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IGNIFI, c/o 2 Excel Building,
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