Associate Senior Writer - FTC

Associate Senior Writer – 12 month FTC - Maternity cover - 4 days a week

About DDB Remedy

We strive to be the most innovative and inspiring creative healthcare agency in the world, making things happen. Through deep partnerships, smart strategy and applied creativity, we create exceptional experiences and communications. We make meaningful change in healthcare happen. Our ethos? It Happens Here. It’s our promise, our challenge, and our invitation. And if you’ve got potential to unlock, talent to unleash, and a desire to wow clients, we want to make it happen.

DDB Remedy. It Happens Here.

As an Associate Senior Writer, you’re a key contributor and trusted team member. You’ll take day‑to‑day responsibility for the copy output of your team, and know when to elevate to a senior writer or your line manager. You’ll also support and mentor junior writers, fostering a culture of quality, creativity and learning. You’ll partner with strategy and creative teams to craft content that is on‑brand, medically accurate and deeply engaging.

You’ll bring clarity to complex scientific concepts and contribute to the strategic and creative direction of the work. As your confidence and craft grow, so will your role — whether that’s leading presentations, owning brand messaging, or helping guide clients through challenging communication problems.

You bring both rigour and creativity to the table. You have a flair for transforming complex science into human‑centred stories and the confidence to champion ideas that push the work forward. You’re collaborative, grounded and articulate, with the judgement to know when to lead, when to support, and when to elevate. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment and balance originality with regulatory and brand requirements.

You value quality and consistency and understand the impact great copy can have on patients, HCPs and clients alike.

• A science degree or equivalent (unless pure creative writer)
• 4+ years’ experience in a healthcare agency writing role
• Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to lead projects and own content across a brand
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Calmness under pressure, with strong time and task management
• Experience responding to and incorporating feedback
• Desirable but not essential:
  • Deep knowledge of the ABPI Code and global regulatory frameworks

• Demonstrate a passion for creativity and ideas
• Contribute to concept development and creative ideation
• Champion storytelling and creative thinking across content formats
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Designers and Strategists
• Help shape brand tone of voice and narrative structure
• Proactively learn about different types of creative awards, entry requirements and the judging process
• Explore opportunities to create award‑worthy work

• Contribute to and participate in agency goals
• Possess a growth mindset
• Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work and that of your team(s)
• Support the workload planning and project flow of your brand
• Manage multiple tasks with focus and efficiency
• Use AI and other tools to improve copy and streamline delivery
• Uphold version control, approval processes and agency SOPs
• Have a flexible approach to work and shifting deadlines
• Complete timesheets promptly and model good timekeeping

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and agency peers
• Present work clearly, persuasively and with confidence
• Provide motivation, guidance and feedback to junior writers
• Foster open, respectful dialogue across teams
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and contribute to a supportive, inclusive culture
• Live the Four Freedoms (Freedom from Fear, Freedom to Fail, Freedom from Chaos, Freedom to Be) and inspire others to do the same

• Understand the brand’s strategic direction and how content and omnichannel supports it
• Confidently interpret data, identify key messages, and apply them to briefs
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas
• Confidently explain scientific concepts to non‑specialists
• Navigate approval systems and ensure compliance across all…