Senior Medical Writer

Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.

Ogilvy Health UK is made up of healthcare communication specialists across the disciplines of medical education and communications; brain sciences; brand promotion; digital and social; strategic planning; public relations; and creative/design. We believe we are like no other: we blaze new trails; we encourage a culture of creativity and innovation; we challenge, and we change; and we recognise and reward our team.

Are you a scientific storyteller with a passion for transforming complex medical insights into compelling narratives? Do you thrive in a dynamic agency environment, shaping global health communications for some of the most innovative treatments?

Ogilvy Health is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Medical Writer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a cornerstone of our medical education and communications efforts, working on high impact projects that truly make a difference. We work on a hybrid basis and we're open to candidates based in either our vibrant London or thriving Manchester campuses

About the Role:

This role is a chance to immerse yourself in strategically important accounts, working across diverse project types within an integrated Med Ed and brand communications team. You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering scientifically rigorous and engaging content, influencing healthcare professionals and advancing medical understanding.

You’ll play a pivotal role in a fast paced environment, creating a broad spectrum of materials – from high level scientific concepts for global congresses to patient education resources.

What You’ll Bring:

We're looking for an exceptional individual who can seamlessly blend scientific expertise with creative communication.

• A Life Sciences background: Providing you with a robust scientific foundation.
• Significant Medical Communications Agency
  
  Experience:
  
  With a proven track record of at least several years within the industry.
• Broad Therapeutic Area Acumen: A deep understanding of disease specifics, treatment options, patient pathways, drug mechanisms of action, and complex scientific data across multiple areas.
• Pharmaceutical Industry Insight: Comprehensive knowledge of the drug development process in both pre- and post-launch environments.
• Content Delivery Excellence: A consistent ability to produce scientifically accurate content that consistently meets client objectives, budgets, and timelines.
• High-Science Storytelling: Experience crafting sophisticated scientific content on disease states, unmet needs, and clinical data, often collaborating with top-tier Key Opinion Leaders for presentations at major scientific congresses.
• Collaborative Spirit: A history of successfully working with a variety of external clinical experts.
• Research Prowess: Proficiency in conducting thorough literature searches using various databases (e.g., familiarity with Pub Med MeSH search terms and tools like Pub Re Miner ).
• Regulatory Savvy: Strong knowledge of and adherence to key ethical and regulatory guidelines, including ABPI guidelines.
• Statistical Understanding: A working knowledge of statistical analyses to interpret and communicate data effectively.
• Not essential by any means but please do flag if you have experience within immunology, dermatology or neuroscience.

Our Culture and Benefits

At Ogilvy Health, we believe in the power of 'making brands matter' for health. You'll be part of a global network renowned for creativity and strategic thinking, where your work will have a tangible impact on healthcare.

Join a friendly, non-hierarchical, and eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives (it's one of our values!). Beyond client work, you'll have opportunities to engage with our vibrant culture and social teams, and contribute to our fantastic DEI initiatives,…