Senior Copywriter

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Senior Copywriter

Creative Services | Wedgewood Health

Location

Holmdel, NJ (Hybrid)

Department

Creative, Wedgewood

Employment Type

Full-Time

Build strong partnerships. Connect smart teams. Deliver work that matters.

Wedgewood Health is an established and growing, fullservice healthcare agency with35+ yearsin business, focused onlifealtering and rare diseases, where the work is meaningful, the partnerships are real, and the culture is collaborative by design. We are proud to be part of theSCIRIS network, a curated collection of specialty healthcare agencies.Learn more about our work and culture atwedgewood.health.

At Wedgewood Health, we believe great healthcare communications should inspire curiosity, communicate truth with clarity, and create meaningful human connections. We are seeking a Senior Copywriter who can translate complex scientific and clinical information into compelling, strategically driven brand communications that engage healthcare professionals, patients, and other key audiences across channels.

Position Summary

As a Senior Copywriter, you will play a critical role in shaping brand voice, campaign messaging, and omnichannel content for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. You will partner closely with art directors, strategists, account teams, medical reviewers, and clients to develop creative concepts and content that are both emotionally resonant and scientifically accurate. This role requires a strong balance of creativity, strategic thinking, attention to detail, and comfort working within regulated environments.

The ideal candidate is an experienced healthcare or pharmaceutical writer who thrives in a collaborative agency setting, enjoys solving complex communication challenges, and can confidently contribute to both conceptual campaign development and executional copywriting. You should be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously, presenting ideas to internal and client teams, and mentoring junior writers as you continue to grow your leadership skills.

In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of deliverables, including brand positioning and messaging, digital campaigns, websites, emails, social content, sales materials, video scripts, and integrated omnichannel initiatives. You will also help ensure all communications align with brand strategy, client objectives, regulatory considerations, and Wedgewood Healths core values of Wonder, Truth, and Unity.

Work Environment & Location

This role is hybrid, with a preference for candidates who can work from our Holmdel, NJ office two days per week. We will prioritize hybrid candidates; however, we are open to remote consideration for the right candidate with the appropriate healthcare advertising agency experience and a strong track record of collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Copywriting Fundamentals

• Write engaging, persuasive copy for digital, social, email, and print channels
• Edit and refine copy to ensure clarity, tone, and accuracy across audiences
• Partner with art directors to develop conceptual and strategic ideas
• Present confidently to internal and client teams

Brand & Market Knowledge

• Take ownership of larger projects, ensuring deadlines and brand standards are met
• Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activity, and market insights

Expectations

• Demonstrate leadership and strategic thinking
• Foster a collaborative and curious environment
• Proactively seek feedback and continuously improve craft
• Uphold Wonder, Truth, and Unity in all communications

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in English, science, or related field
• 2+ years of professional copywriting experience
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Strong skills with reference formatting (AMA or client-specific)
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Experience across digital and print channels
• Familiarity with SEO and digital content best practices
• Knowledge of regulated industries or scientific content preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Wedgewood Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 15 paid company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and trust

*All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.