Principal Promotional Medical Writer

Ogilvy
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Healthcare (Clinical, Medical, Wellness)Experience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Project management","Emotional intelligence","Adaptability"]

Senior medical writer leading scientific strategy and editorial direction across multiple healthcare accounts. You’ll shape content, mentor editorial teams, drive growth in Ogilvy Health UK, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with clients and experts to deliver high-impact branded materials from concept to delivery.

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4 months ago

Principal Promotional Medical Writer

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Job Summary

Senior medical writer leading scientific strategy and editorial direction across multiple healthcare accounts. You’ll shape content, mentor editorial teams, drive growth in Ogilvy Health UK, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with clients and experts to deliver high-impact branded materials from concept to delivery.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Healthcare (Clinical, Medical, Wellness)
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the design and development of a diverse range of commercial branded materials, overseeing their successful implementation from concept to delivery.
  • •Direct the creation of high-quality, scientifically accurate, and strategically relevant content, ensuring full compliance with industry regulations.
  • •Serve as a key scientific and editorial leader, guiding and inspiring cross-functional teams across multiple accounts.
  • •Act as a trusted scientific advisor, leading engaging discussions with clients and external experts, both in-person and remotely.
  • •Develop and execute robust scientific strategies that inform tactical planning and drive impactful communications.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:PensionDentalLearning BudgetPrivate Medical

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum of 5 years' experience within a commercial healthcare communications agency with robust sector understanding
  • •Proven track record of scientific and editorial leadership on large, complex accounts
  • •Experience driving organic account growth and contributing scientific input for new business pitches and proposals
  • •Experience collaborating with global clients on impactful campaigns
  • •Expertise in leading product and/or indication launches and development of key commercial materials (e.g., CVAs, DSAs, branded websites, congress booths)
Experience:5+ yearsHealthcare
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProject managementEmotional intelligenceAdaptability
Languages:English

Company Brief

Ogilvy
Global advertising, marketing, and public relations agency offering brand strategy, creative services, digital marketing, media planning, and customer experience solutions for multinational clients across industries.
Industry: Advertising Media Groups
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded: 1948
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