Freelance Copywriter - PAAB specialization

Klick Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Remote Toronto Contract Mid-level Copywriting

Mid-level Copywriting role at Klick. Remote · contract · no salary stated · we estimate CA$58,375–CA$82,500.

Estimated pay

Klick has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

CA$58,375 – CA$82,500

What the middle half of mid-level copywriting roles in Toronto paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 6 postings that stated pay, median CA$68,000. Last updated Aug 13, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Write copy for pharmaceutical brands subject to PAAB oversight
Shape HCP and promotional copy with the PAAB review process in mind
Work directly with clients and coordinate across disciplines
Manage your work independently in a fast-moving agency setting

What you bring

Bring at least eight years of writing experience for PAAB-regulated brands
Know HCP and promotional copy, along with how PAAB reviews submissions
PAAB certification at level 1.0 or 2.0 is preferred
Work comfortably with clients and cross-functional teams

Who this fits

You’ll suit a mid-level freelance copywriter with deep PAAB pharmaceutical advertising experience. You must be based in North America, with Canada preferred. The contract starts ASAP, runs through the end of the year, may extend, and requires 30-40 hours per week.

From the employer

The Klick Group—comprising Klick Health (including Oxford PharmaGenesis, Klick Katalyst, and btwelve), Klick Media, Klick Applied Sciences (including Klick Labs), and Klick Consulting—is an ecosystem dedicated help life sciences brands achieve their full potential through best-in-class marketing and advertising, media, medical affairs and communications, market access, real-world evidence, and technology and analytics consulting — powered by 500+ in-house medical experts and award-winning data science and AI capabilities. Founded in 1997, we have offices in Toronto, New York, Oxford, London, Cambridge, Cardiff, Melbourne, Philadelphia, Saratoga Springs, São Paulo, and Singapore. One of the most-awarded health agencies on the planet, Klick recently made history as Cannes Lions Healthcare Agency of the Year, Healthcare Network of the Year, and Independent Agency of the Year – Health. Klick is also consistently recognized for its people-first culture, including Great Place to Work, Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace for Inclusion, Most Admired Corporate Culture, and a FORTUNE Best Workplace in Advertising.

About Our Creative Craft
Our Creative Craft brings Klick's ideas to life through storytelling, design, and experience. This craft blends imagination with strategy to create work that is emotionally resonant and culturally relevant. Creative teams collaborate across disciplines to simplify complexity and humanize healthcare. Their work drives engagement, understanding, and meaningful action across channels

We are looking for an experienced freelance Copywriter with deep expertise in PAAB-regulated pharmaceutical advertising to join our team.

Details:

Start: ASAP
Duration: Through the end of the year, with potential to extend
Hours: 30–40 hours per week
Location: Remote (Canada preferred but must be in North America)

Requirements:

8+ years of experience writing for PAAB-regulated brands
PAAB Certification preferred (1.0/2.0)
Strong understanding of HCP/promotional copy and the PAAB review process
Comfortable working directly with clients and collaborating with cross-functional teams
Able to work independently in a fast-paced agency environment

This posting is for an existing role at Klick.

The base hourly rate for this position is between CAD $100/hour to $120/hour. The final amount offered will be determined based on several factors such as a candidate's work location, their unique skill set, education, and prior work experience.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, and other people of color, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities. We're also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please contact us at careers@klick.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and ensure you have a positive experience.