Principal Medical Writer

Ogilvy; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency seeks a Principal Medical Writer to oversee scientific content development and manage a dynamic team. This pivotal role involves high-quality delivery of scientific materials and strategic discussions with clients, aimed at enhancing scientific engagement and driving organic growth opportunities within accounts. The position requires a seasoned professional with comprehensive experience in the medical writing domain, in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Paid volunteering day

Enhanced parental leave

Generous pension scheme

Private Medical Cover options

Employee Assistance Programme

Free coaching for professional growth

Qualifications

• Extensive agency experience, including time as a Senior Medical Writer.
• Proven track record of scientific and editorial leadership for large accounts.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations (ABPI, GPP3, ICMJE).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of scientific content and manage a team of five professionals.
• Engage in scientific discussions with clients and external experts.
• Lead the delivery of high-quality scientific content across multiple accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Adaptability

Responsiveness

Job description

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We're seeking a seasoned Principal Medical Writer to oversee the development of scientific content and the onsite delivery of an innovative standalone event. This pivotal role involves leading the scientific programme development and managing a high-performing team of five scientific services professionals.

What You’ll Do

• Design and create comprehensive medical education and communication programmes under guidance
• Lead the delivery of high-quality scientific content and oversee editorial teams across multiple accounts
• Engage in scientific discussions with clients and external experts, both face-to-face and via calls
• Develop scientific strategies to inform account planning internally and with clients
• Manage editorial resources effectively
• Identify and drive organic growth opportunities within accounts
• Serve as scientific lead for proposals and pitches
• Provide line management, mentoring, coaching, and training

What You’ll Need

• Extensive agency experience, including time as a Senior Medical Writer
• A proven track record of scientific and editorial leadership for large or complex accounts
• Strong leadership and communication skills, high emotional intelligence, adaptability, and responsiveness to internal and external issues
• Experience in identifying growth opportunities and contributing scientific insights to proposals and pitches
• Ability to deliver events and experience with digital projects
• Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical regulations such as ABPI, GPP3, and ICMJE

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people fully and enthusiastically. We empower you with the necessary tools, provide autonomy to innovate, and support you with a network of experts across Ogilvy. We offer opportunities to produce work you’ll be proud of, alongside colleagues you’ll respect.

• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off and a paid volunteering day; after 2 years, purchase up to 5 additional days annually
• Enhanced parental leave
• Generous pension scheme: contribute 4%, employer matches 6%, with contributions up to 10.5% after probation
• Choose from Private Medical Cover (Bupa), Dental Cover, or a £45 monthly wellbeing allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme by Telus for support, advice, and counselling
• Help at Hand by Unum for remote GP, mental health, physiotherapy, or second medical opinions
• Free 1-2-1 coaching for professional and personal growth by Thrive Partners

At Ogilvy, our people are central to our mission of fostering creativity, collaboration, and fairness across diverse communities. We aim to leave a positive impact on the world through Borderless Creativity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.