Summary of the 21GRAMS- Medical Copywriter job at Real Chemistry
Real Chemistry is hiring a 21GRAMS- Medical Copywriter. Based in Chicago, IL, US +3 more. Working arrangement: Remote. Expected pay: USD 85k-95k/yr.
About Real Chemistry
Real Chemistry is a global healthcare communications and marketing agency that provides services including public relations, advertising, medical communications, and AI-driven analytics to pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences companies. It partners with clients to help bring medicines and therapies to market through an integrated mix of scientific expertise, creative services, and data analytics.
21GRAMS- Medical Copywriter job description
At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.
Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.
Medical Copywriter
21GRAMS, a Real Chemistry Company
21GRAMS is an agency born to make healthcare more human — not just in our work, but in the way we conduct business, build client relationships, and treat each other. As part of Real Chemistry, we bring together strategy, creative, science, and innovation to create work that moves people and drives business.
We’re looking for a Medical Copywriter who can bring together scientific fluency and creative instinct — someone who knows how to turn complex clinical information into clear, compelling, brand-building copy. This is not a traditional medical writer role. We’re looking for someone with healthcare advertising experience who can concept, collaborate, and write across a range of promotional and scientific materials while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and brand voice.
Role Summary
The Medical Copywriter is responsible for developing medically sound, strategically sharp, and emotionally resonant copy across healthcare/pharma campaigns. This person will partner closely with Creative, Strategy, Account, Project Management, Editorial, and medical teams to bring ideas to life across multiple channels and deliverables.
The ideal candidate understands how to translate science into stories, can move fluidly between promotional copy and scientific content, and has experience working in an agency environment where deadlines are fast, standards are high, and collaboration is key.
What You’ll Do
Write for healthcare/pharma advertising campaigns across HCP, patient, caregiver, and DTC audiences
Translate complex clinical data, mechanism of action, and product information into clear, engaging, on-brand messaging
Develop copy for a wide range of deliverables, including websites, digital banners, emails, sales materials, patient education, videos, social, and other omnichannel assets
Partner with an Art Director and broader creative team to develop integrated campaign concepts and executions
Ensure all copy aligns with brand strategy, marketing objectives, tone of voice, and audience needs
Work closely with Medical/Scientific leadership to ensure content is accurate, balanced, and compliant
Participate in strategic planning, internal brainstorms, and client meetings as needed
Present concepts internally and incorporate feedback thoughtfully and efficiently
Review and refine copy throughout the agency process for clarity, grammar, consistency, and accuracy
Collaborate with Editorial to resolve stylistic or grammatical concerns
Build a strong understanding of assigned brands, disease states, competitors, and the evolving market landscape
Proactively identify relevant medical, competitive, or regulatory updates that may impact messaging or tactical development
Bring a solutions-oriented mindset to projects and contribute to the overall quality of the work
What We’re Looking For
2–4+ years of experience in healthcare/pharma advertising, medical communications, or a closely related agency environment
Experience writing within regulated categories, ideally with exposure to HCP and/or DTC promotional work
Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, copywriting craft, and brand voice development
Ability to balance creativity and scientific accuracy
Comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams including Creative, Account, PM, Editorial, and Medical
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common research tools/platforms
Knowledge of or strong interest in science, medicine, and healthcare marketing
Nice to Have
Experience working across multiple products or disease states
Familiarity with MLR/regulatory review processes
Ability to contribute to both promotional initiatives and scientific communications
Curiosity about innovation in healthcare, audience behavior, and emerging creative formats
Why This Role
This is a great opportunity for a writer who loves the challenge of making complex science feel human, relevant, and creatively powerful. You’ll work at the intersection of medical rigor and brand storytelling, helping shape work that is strategically grounded, emotionally intelligent, and deeply impactful.
Pay Range: $85,000-$95,000
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time
Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.
We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.
Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have office locations in cities in the US, UK, and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are also actively opening new office locations, so if one opens near you, our Real HART policy will apply. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together – and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person – but also supports flexibility for our people.
Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
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