Senior Medical Editor London, United Kingdom

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.

In medical education, our approach is founded on expertise that combines biomedical science, learning theory, and behaviour change to create impactful medical and professional education.

We’re ‘Scientifically Grounded, Creatively Driven’.

About the Role

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Senior Medical Editor looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous individual to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is crucial in ensuring the continued delivery of consistent, high-quality, and error-free work across several of our key accounts. You will be responsible for providing expert medical editing services, maintaining the high standards our clients expect.

Benefit from a hybrid work model designed to fuel both collaboration and individual productivity. Join us in the iconic Sea Containers office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and every third Friday to connect with your team, stay up-to-date on agency developments, participate in brainstorming sessions, and enjoy the various social activities that we have going on.

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert medical editing services across a range of projects, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Work closely with medical writers, account managers, and other team members to deliver high-quality deliverables on time and within budget.
• Maintain a strong understanding of therapeutic areas and relevant scientific literature.
• Ensure all materials are compliant with industry standards and client requirements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of editorial processes and standards.

What You’ll Need

• Significant experience as a Medical Editor within a medical communications agency.
• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology, grammar, and style.
• Proven ability to edit complex scientific documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working on a variety of therapeutic areas is desirable.
• A life science degree or equivalent qualification is preferred.

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At Ogilvy we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to recruit from a diverse range of candidates and create an environment which provides the right conditions for belonging. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disability etc. (please note this is not an exhaustive list). We are also actively focused on encouraging greater representation by bringing more under-represented talent into our organisation. This is hugely important to us and Ogilvy has a thriving network of employee communities that exist to help everyone, no matter their background, succeed here.

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