Principal Medical Writer

Ogilvy Health is seeking an exceptional Principal Medical Writer to join our dynamic team in the UK. This is a unique opportunity to lead on a high-profile, strategic account that spans comprehensive medical education and brand marketing communications. At Ogilvy Health, we combine scientific depth with creative communications to make a real impact on health outcomes. You'll join a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your expertise will be valued in shaping compelling scientific narratives for leading pharmaceutical brands. As a Principal Medical Writer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the scientific narrative and content strategy for a key, fast-growing account.

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

Nice to have

Specific expertise in Immunology and Dermatology

Benefits

Flexible working hybrid model: 2 days in the office and 3 days remotely; 25 days holiday + birthday off and a paid volunteering day; after 2 years service purchase up to 5 additional days per year; Enhanced parental leave; Generous pension scheme - you pay in 4% we pay 6%, following probation contributions are matched up to 10.5% (17.5% in total); Choose from Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one) OR Dental cover OR 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 provided by Thrive Partners; Comprehensive Learning & Development programme