At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of impactful clinical manuscripts and collaborate with top experts.
- Company: Join Ogilvy, a creative powerhouse in healthcare communications.
- Benefits: Inclusive culture, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to your personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare by shaping scientific narratives.
- Qualifications: Experience in medical writing and a passion for publications required.
About Ogilvy
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.
About the Role
We are looking for a seasoned, scientifically rigorous Senior Medical Writer with a passion for publications to join our fantastic team. This role sits within a high-growth publications account that is rapidly expanding. If you are a writer who genuinely thrives on the intellectual challenge of publications, someone who loves diving into clinical data, crafting high-impact manuscripts, and shaping scientific narratives, this is the perfect environment for you. You will be the scientific anchor on key publications, taking ownership of clinical study manuscripts from inception to submission. This is a highly collaborative role where you will not only write but also mentor junior writers, review manuscripts, and partner closely with external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and pharmaceutical clients.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Manuscript Development: Draft, refine, and review high-quality clinical study manuscripts, review articles, abstracts, and congress presentations.
- Act as a Strategic Partner: Work closely with clients and authors/KOLs, guiding them through the publication process with confidence and scientific authority.
- Maintain Scientific Rigor: Interpret complex technical documents (CSRs, regulatory submissions, clinical papers) and translate them into clear, compelling, and compliant scientific narratives.
- Provide Editorial Oversight: Review the work of junior writers, ensuring scientific accuracy, alignment with client briefs, and adherence to industry guidelines.
- Support Account Growth: Partner with the wider team to identify organic growth opportunities on this high-performing account, contributing to proposals and pitches where appropriate.
What You’ll Need
- Agency Experience: A solid track record as a Medical Writer / Senior Medical Writer within a healthcare, medical communications, or medical education agency, with a dedicated focus on publications.
- A Passion for Publications: Proven experience writing and reviewing clinical study manuscripts, with a strong portfolio of peer-reviewed publications.
- Technical Rigor: Excellent data-interpretation skills, with the ability to easily digest CSRs, clinical papers, and regulatory documents.
- Compliance Knowledge: A thorough, working knowledge of the publishing industry and pharmaceutical regulations (including ABPI, GPP 2022/GPP4, and ICMJE guidelines).
- Exceptional Communication & EQ: High emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust with demanding clients, lead author discussions, and adapt your style to different internal and external stakeholders.
- Versatility (Highly Desirable): While your main focus will be publications, experience with digital projects, events, and large educational programmes is a distinct advantage.
Our ambition is to attract the very best diverse talent to Ogilvy, and to be the employer of choice in the UK. We want everyone to feel welcome when they join us, and once they’re here, for them to want to stay with us, grow their career, and to feel they belong with us. We are an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone who wants to work at Ogilvy.
Senior Medical Writer (Pubs) in London employer: Ogilvy Health
Ogilvy Health is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and professional growth. With a flexible hybrid working model, generous benefits including enhanced parental leave and a comprehensive learning programme, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Located in the heart of the UK, Ogilvy Health not only values diversity but actively champions it, ensuring that every team member feels valued and inspired to contribute to impactful healthcare communications.
