Senior Medical Writer (m/f/d) - Zurich, Switzerland at Ogilvy | BE, DE | Rezi

Senior Medical Writer (m/f/d) - Zurich, Switzerland at Ogilvy

Senior Medical Writer (m/f/d) - Zurich, Switzerland

Ogilvy · BE, DE

4 weeks ago

Senior Medical Writer (m/f/d) - Zurich, Switzerland

Ogilvy · BE, DE

a month ago
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About the Role

The Senior Medical Writer will develop high-quality scientific and medical content for healthcare and pharmaceutical clients, including manuscripts, slide decks, digital assets, and educational materials. The role requires presenting complex data clearly and accurately, structuring narratives, and adapting tone and style for different audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Developing high-quality scientific and medical content for a range of healthcare and pharmaceutical clients
  • Manuscript development
  • Slide deck creation
  • Digital asset development
  • Educational material creation
  • Interactive Visual Aid (IVA) development

Requirements

  • Strong medical and scientific writing skills
  • Ability to present complex data clearly and accurately
  • Excellent general writing skills
  • Proficiency in research, including literature review, critical appraisal of scientific data, and synthesis of findings into key messages
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in medical writing within an agency or pharmaceutical environment

Skills

  • Scientific writing
  • Medical writing
  • Structuring narratives
  • Adapting tone and style to different audiences
  • Ensuring consistency across materials
  • Literature review
  • Critical appraisal of scientific data
  • Synthesis of findings into key messages

Location

  • Remote
  • Zurich (monthly travel required)

Work Type

  • Remote
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Senior
  • 3+ years of experience in medical writing

Education Level

  • Advanced degree in a life science, medicine, pharmacy, or related field (PhD or equivalent strongly preferred)

About the Company

  • Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas for over 75 years.
  • Ogilvy operates through Borderless Creativity, integrating expertise across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health.
  • Ogilvy has over 120 offices spanning 90 countries.
  • Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
  • Ogilvy ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Ogilvy is part of WPP, a trusted growth partner for leading brands.
  • WPP combines media intelligence, data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and strategic counsel.
  • Ogilvy Health DACH is a borderless creative agency collaborating across disciplines and markets.
  • The Ogilvy Health DACH team works at the intersection of health, social media, strategy, experience & influence.
  • At Ogilvy, people are central, fostering creativity, collaboration, integrity, and self-expression.
  • Ogilvy believes in building powerful teams with purpose and curating initiatives for fairness and equity.
  • Ogilvy's mission is to leave a positive impact on the world and support global communities.

Equal Opportunity

  • Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics.
  • Ogilvy is committed to fostering a culture of respect where everyone feels they belong and has equal opportunities for career progression.
  • Assistance and reasonable accommodation for the application process are available by contacting accommodations@ogilvy.com.