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About the Role

Ogilvy Health is seeking an exceptional Principal Medical Writer to lead on a high-profile, strategic account that spans comprehensive medical education and brand marketing communications. This role involves combining scientific depth with creative communications to make a real impact on health outcomes within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of scientifically accurate, strategically effective, and highly engaging medical education and brand marketing communication materials.
• Crafting high science content, including disease state overviews, unmet needs, and complex clinical data, often for presentation by Key Opinion Leaders at major scientific congresses.
• Collaborating effectively with client Medical Directors and global specialist healthcare professionals to discuss and shape scientific content.
• Ensuring all content adheres to relevant industry guidelines, including ABPI and Sunshine Act requirements.
• Working seamlessly within an integrated MedEd and wider Health Advertising team to deliver cohesive solutions.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in a medical communications agency setting.
• Indepth understanding of a broad range of therapy areas, including disease specifics, treatment options, patient pathways, mechanisms of action of drug options, and complex scientific data.
• Ability to engage in high-level scientific discussions with Medical Directors (client-side) and global specialist healthcare professionals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and the drug development process, spanning pre and post-launch environments.
• Extensive experience in delivering scientifically robust and strategically impactful content for pharmaceutical clients.
• Expertise in writing high-science content on disease state, unmet need, and clinical data on behalf of top-tier Key Opinion Leaders, often for presentation at scientific congresses.
• Experience in liaising with global clinicians and other healthcare professionals within permitted guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of and compliance with key industry guidelines (e.g., Sunshine Act) and a working knowledge of ABPI guidelines.
• An understanding of statistical analyses.
• Specific expertise in Cardio-Renal-Metabolic therapies would be desirable.

Location

• UK

Work Type

• Remote
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Principal

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + your birthday off and a paid volunteering day
• Purchase up to an additional 5 days holiday per year after 2 years service
• Enhanced parental leave
• Generous pension scheme (4% employee, 6% employer, matched up to 10.5% after probation)
• Choice of Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one) OR Dental cover OR a monthly leisure allowance of £45
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Telus
• Help at Hand - remote GP, mental health support, physio, or medical 2nd opinion
• Free 1-2-1 Coaching for professional or personal growth
• Comprehensive Learning & Development programme

About the Company

• Ogilvy, part of WPP, was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy and fosters a culture that respects and cares about its people and clients.
• Ogilvy Health UK comprises healthcare communication specialists in medical education, communications, brain sciences, brand promotion, digital and social, strategic planning, public relations, and creative/design.
• WPP is a trusted growth partner for leading brands, uniting media intelligence, data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and strategic counsel.
• Ogilvy aims to inspire people and brands to make an impact and is committed to attracting, growing, and retaining top talent.
• Ogilvy Health UK believes in blazing new trails, encouraging creativity and innovation, challenging norms, and recognising and rewarding its team.

Equal Opportunity

• Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Ogilvy's work.
• Ogilvy encourages everyone to express their true selves in an inclusive environment.
• Ogilvy aims to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates.
• Reasonable adjustments can be made to support candidates through the application process or for working conditions.
• Candidates with a disability can opt for a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.