Senior Medical Writer

Ogilvy UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health communications agency is seeking a Senior Medical Writer based in London or Manchester. The role focuses on developing compelling medical narratives and engaging content across diverse projects. Ideal candidates should have a strong life sciences background and experience in a medical communications agency. The position offers a hybrid working model and a range of employee benefits including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday + birthday off

Enhanced parental leave

Generous pension scheme

Private Medical Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Free 1-2-1 Coaching

Qualifications

• Experience in the medical communications field is essential.
• Proven ability to produce accurate scientific content.
• Excellent understanding of medical and clinical data.

Responsibilities

• Create scientifically rigorous content for medical education.
• Develop materials for global healthcare communications.
• Engage with healthcare professionals to advance medical understanding.

Skills

Life Sciences background

Medical Communications Agency Experience

Broad Therapeutic Area Acumen

Pharmaceutical Industry Insight

Content Delivery Excellence

High-Science Storytelling

Collaborative Spirit

Research Prowess

Regulatory Savvy

Statistical Understanding

Job description

Senior Medical Writer - Ogilvy Health (London or Manchesterh3>

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 are 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 MedEd 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

• Life Sciences background: Providing a robust scientific foundation.
• Significant Medical Communications Agency Experience: Proven track record of at least several years within the industry.
• Broad Therapeutic Area Acumen: 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 pre‑ and post‑launch.
• Content Delivery Excellence: Consistent ability to produce scientifically accurate content that meets client objectives, budgets, and timelines.
• High‑Science Storytelling: Experience crafting sophisticated scientific content on disease states, unmet needs, clinical data; often collaborating with key opinion leaders for presentations at major congresses.
• Collaborative Spirit: History of working with external clinical experts.
• Research Prowess: Proficiency in literature searches using databases such as PubMed, MeSH, and PubReMiner.
• Regulatory Savvy: Knowledge and adherence to guidelines such as ABPI.
• Statistical Understanding: Working knowledge of statistical analyses to interpret and communicate data.
• Optional: experience in immunology, dermatology, or neuroscience.

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.

We offer a flexible hybrid model: a minimum of 2 days in the office (all‑agency anchor days) and 3 days working remotely from wherever you work best.

• 25 days holiday + your birthday off and a paid volunteering day – you can also purchase up to an additional 5 days per year.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• A generous pension scheme – you pay in 4% we pay 6%, following probation contributions matched up to 10.5% (17.5% in total).
• Choose from Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one), Dental Cover, or a monthly leisure allowance of £45 to spend on your health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Telus) – support, expert advice and specialist counselling.
• Help at Hand – quick free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio, or a medical 2nd opinion.
• Free 1‑2‑1 Coaching – online coaching for your professional or personal growth (Thrive Partners).

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone who wants to work at Ogilvy. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

If you live with a disability and would like to take advantage of our Disability Confident Scheme, please fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.