Senior Medical Writer

Ogilvy Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogilvy Health Canada is seeking a Senior Medical Copywriter to join a multi-disciplinary team of Creatives, Client Services, Strategists, and Project Managers. You will lead writing efforts, mentor juniors, and ensure accuracy and compliance across campaigns for pharmaceutical brands.

You’ll develop engaging copy across media, navigate regulatory PAAB/ASC considerations, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact communications that align with client objectives.

Qualifications

• Science degree required.
• Medical/pharmaceutical and/or CME experience is a must.
• 4+ years’ experience as a copywriter in an agency or similar environment.
• Ability to craft engaging, digestible copy for any audience in any channel.
• Excellent command of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Professional knowledge of medical terminology and expertise at articulating pharmaceutical processes and regulatory submissions.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Dynamic thinking with skill for simplifying complex concepts; team player with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative environment across the creative team.
• Write copy for promotional pieces across channels.
• Attend briefs and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Work with Art Directors from project inception to align on specs and text restrictions.
• Champion assigned brands and ensure messaging consistency.
• Collaborate with creatives to meet project objectives.

Skills

Copywriting

Medical terminology

Editing

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Science degree in a relevant field

Job description

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visitOgilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn,X,Instagram, and Facebook.

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visitOgilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn,X,Instagram, and Facebook.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Senior Medical Copywriter

Ogilvy Health Canada

About Ogilvy Health

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP).

For more information on us, visit OgilvyHealth.com, or follow Ogilvy Health Canada on LinkedIn.

About The Role

A Senior Medical Copywriter at Ogilvy Health collaborates within a multi-functional team of Creatives, Client Services, Strat Planners and Project Managers, and is a leader in the Writing Department. They are involved in a wide range of projects, including quality assurance, taking writing projects from first draft to final release, reviewing Creative copy for accuracy and compliance, mentoring, presenting to clients, coming up with tactics for brands, and doing research for both existing and prospective clients. Senior Medical Copywriters will have their work checked by a Creative Copywriter when necessary, and report to a more senior Medical writer for mentorship and quality assurance.

What You’ll Do

• Help foster a collaborative environment
• Write copy for any kind of promotional piece across any medium
• Attend project briefs, and work with the cross-functional team
• Work with Art Directors at project inception to understand specs and text restrictions
• Be a champion for assigned brands
• Collaborate with other Creatives to achieve the project’s communications objectives
• Manage copy updates for assigned projects, and/or delegate
• Manage and source reference documents for your brands, and/or delgate
• Be a resource for the cross-functional team on regulatory issues (PAAB, ASC, etc.)
• Provide insight into disease state and therapeutic landscape for your brands
• Proofread when needed
• Participate in brainstorms and ideation sessions
• Participate in conceptual development as part of senior creative team
• Present internally or to clients
• Review and sign-off on pieces prior to release

What You’ll Need

• Relevant education (Science degree)
• Medical/Pharmaceutical and/or CME experience is a must
• 4+ years’ experience as a copywriter, in an agency or similar environment
• Ability to craft engaging, digestible copy for any audience in any channel
• Excellent command of English grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Professional knowledge of medical terminology and expertise at articulating pharmaceutical process/requirements and manage regulatory submissions
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Dynamic thinking with skill for simplifying complex concepts
• To be a team player who is:
• Eager to collaborate and, at times, lead
• Solutions-oriented and resourceful
• An avid listener and learner
• Meticulous – attention to detail is a must
• Accountable, independent, and mindful of others
• Self-motivated

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy Health celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.

Salary Range

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

$65,000—$115,000 CAD

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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