Junior Medical Copywriter

Start your journey where strategy meets storytelling.

At LSD The Agency, we’re not just looking for a junior medical copywriter - we’re looking for a bright, curious mind ready to grow. If you love turning complex science into clear, meaningful stories, and you're eager to make your mark in the world of healthcare communications, this is your opportunity.

As a Junior Medical Copywriter, you’ll be mentored by experienced writers and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. You’ll dive into therapeutic areas, contribute to a wide range of projects, and see firsthand how your words can influence patient care and brand strategy alike.

This role is ideal for someone who’s detail-oriented, excited to learn, and ready to develop a strategic lens. At LSD, we offer a non-hierarchical, team-first culture where your voice matters and where you’ll be supported to grow your skills, confidence, and career in a meaningful way.

Roles and Responsibilities

CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

• Assist in creating clear, compelling, and compliant copy across a range of formats and audiences.
• Collaborate with the Copy and Accounts teams to understand project objectives and contribute to content that aligns with brand strategy.
• Ensure all content is properly referenced and ready for internal and external review, with support from senior team members.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE

• Develop familiarity with key therapeutic areas and clinical data, with mentorship from senior writers and medical leads.
• Help interpret scientific materials and translate complex data into accessible, audience-appropriate language.
• Support the Accounts and Copy teams in the preparation of PAAB submissions, revisions, and internal communications
• Stay informed on relevant regulatory guidelines and participate in team discussions around best practices.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION

• Contribute to multiple active projects across various disease areas, while learning how to manage priorities and timelines.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and content accuracy, even under deadline pressure.
• Assist in tracking revisions and updates to content in alignment with project scopes.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with team members to support collaboration and project flow.

GROWTH & INITIATIVE

• Take initiative to deepen your understanding of new therapeutic areas, formats, and writing styles.
• Bring forward new ideas and solutions to improve processes and team efficiency.
• Be open to feedback and invested in continuous growth as a medical writer.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

• 1-2 years of writing experience in healthcare or life sciences-relate field (agency, in-house, academic, or freelance).
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively across audiences (patients, HCPs, or internal stakeholders)
• Basic understanding of industry standards and regulatory environments (e.g. PAAB, ASC, FDA) with a willingness to learn more.
• Interest in clinical science, with the ability to interpret and simplify technical data.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.
• A collaborative mindset, openness to feedback, and a drive to grow with a high-performing team.

ABOUT LSD THE AGENCY 

LSD is an independent, full-service consulting, marketing, and communications agency with a strong focus in pharma and healthcare. Our footprint is global, with clients and projects in Canada, the US, and around the world. Our business model is unique amongst other agencies as we deliver strategy, creative, and execution all under one banner across a range of offerings: strategic planning , large, multi-year strategic projects , new product planning and launches , advisory boards , medical education , brand development and adaptation , digital and multimedia capabilities , sales and marketing tools , and patient support and educational materials.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes teamwork and a hands-on approach, with everyone proficient across the spectrum of deliverables. We take serious pride in our work and delivering against our corporate mantra: on time, every time, with excellence. LSD provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, committed to providing equal opportunity based on individual qualifications and job performance. We actively seek candidates from all walks of life who are passionate about making a difference in the world of healthcare.