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Principal medical writer

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Ogilvy Health
Medical writer
Posted: 19 July
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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 was recognized as the most creative and most effective agency network in the world, ranking #1 on WARC’s Creative 100 and Effective 100 lists. The WARC 100 lists act as industry benchmarks for success based on results from prestigious global and regional industry competitions.

Ogilvy Health is one of the largest global networks in healthcare communications, providing strategic, integrated communication solutions for clients, including many of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical industry. Our approach in medical education is founded on expertise that combines biomedical science, learning theory, and behavior change to create impactful medical and professional education. We’re ‘Scientifically Grounded, Creatively Driven’.

About the Role

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

What You’ll Do

* Design and create a full range of medical education and communication programmes for implementation under their guidance.
* Direct the delivery of high-quality scientific content and provide internal leadership to editorial teams across multiple accounts.
* Lead scientific discussions with clients and external experts, both face-to-face and via calls.
* Develop scientific strategies to inform tactical planning of accounts, internally and with clients.
* Manage editorial resources effectively.
* Drive organic growth opportunities on accounts.
* Act as scientific lead for proposals and pitches.
* Line manage, mentor, coach, and train team members.

What You’ll Need

* Extensive agency experience, with prior senior medical writing roles.
* A proven track record of scientific and editorial leadership for large or complex accounts.
* Strong leadership and communication skills, high emotional intelligence, adaptability, and effective issue management.
* A history of identifying organic growth and contributing scientific insights to proposals and pitches.
* Experience in delivering events and digital projects.
* Excellent understanding of pharmaceutical regulations such as ABPI, GPP3, and ICMJE.

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people enthusiastically. We empower you with the necessary tools, offer autonomy to explore new approaches, and support you with experts across our network. We provide opportunities to do meaningful work with proud colleagues.

* 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.
* A generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10.5% (17.5% total).
* Choose from Private Medical Cover (Bupa), Dental Cover, or a monthly £45 wellbeing allowance.
* Employee Assistance Programme offering support and counselling.
* Help at Hand by Unum for remote GP, mental health, physio, or second medical opinions.
* Free online coaching for professional or personal growth via Thrive Partners.
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