Ogilvy UK
Our vision is to inspire brands and people to impact the world. To create big ideas that make a significant contribution to the planet, society, and the bottom line. We believe in today’s world this is the best way for our clients to achieve sustainable growth.
We achieve this by breaking down the barriers that restrict talent and ideas.
Which is why our teams work fluidly across five capabilities: Advertising, Consulting, Experience, PR and Health. This allows us to not only operate but innovate at the intersection of capabilities and talent. We believe impact and magic lies at this intersection.
Ogilvy scales this by seamlessly connecting and accessing the deep cultural expertise of 132 offices in 83 countries.
The result is multifaceted ideas for our clients that drive impact and are born from the intersection of platform x culture x technology.
We call this Borderless Creativity.
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.
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 WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
About the Role
Do you love seeing a plan come to life, from initial concept through to flawless execution? We're seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to join Ogilvy Health, focusing on the seamless delivery of a full suite of promotional materials across one of our large, dynamic global accounts.
In this pivotal role, you will be the 'glue' that binds our projects together, ensuring everything runs smoothly from brief to completion. While you'll be partnering closely with our clients on project specifics, your core focus will be on internal coordination and driving delivery. You'll work as an integral part of an account team, becoming a key point of contact for our brilliant creative, strategy, editorial, and technical teams, as well as external suppliers.
This role offers the chance to immerse yourself in the operational heart of our agency, championing efficient workflows and ensuring our ambitious projects are delivered to the highest standards, on time and on budget.
What You'll Do
- Orchestrating Project Delivery: Steering complex projects from initial brief through to final delivery, ensuring clarity on scope, timelines, and budgets.
- Internal Collaboration Champion: Acting as the primary coordinator between our diverse internal teams (creative, strategy, editorial, technical) and third-party suppliers, ensuring everyone is aligned and moving forward effectively.
- Facilitating Client & Supplier Communication: Serving as the day-to-day contact for clients and suppliers on individual project deliverables, managing expectations and fostering productive partnerships.
- Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identifying potential roadblocks and developing solutions to keep projects on track.
- Quality & Standards Guardian: Ensuring all project outputs meet the exceptional quality standards expected by Ogilvy Health and our clients.
- Process & Efficiency Driver: Contributing to the continuous improvement of project management processes within the team.
About You
We're looking for someone who excels at juggling priorities and getting things done. While a formal project management qualification is a plus, we value practical experience and a proactive mindset above all.
- Proven Experience: Ideally, you’ll have gained experience working in a networked agency, specifically within healthcare, at a global level.
- HCP Promotional Expertise: Hands-on experience working on promotional campaign materials targeted at Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) is essential.
- Project Mindset: Solid understanding and practical application of project management fundamentals throughout the full project lifecycle – balancing time, budget, scope, and ambition.
- Comfort with Complexity: Confident operating within a large agency environment, comfortable with the demands of global, multinational clients and comfortable partnering with them on project delivery.
- Team Player: Excellent people skills to foster a collaborative team culture and effectively manage multiple internal and external teams.
- Commercial Acumen: Understanding the commercial implications of project decisions and contributing to profitable delivery.
- Communication Powerhouse: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional & Passionate: Driven by a desire to deliver the very highest standards for our clients, the agency, and yourself.
You are great at:
- Making Things Happen: You have an innate ability to drive teams towards action, ensuring tasks are completed well and on time.
- Building Bridges: You effortlessly build rapport with both clients and colleagues, fostering strong, collaborative working relationships.
- Support & Collaboration: You're a true team player, always willing to roll up your sleeves and support others to achieve shared goals.
- Attention to Detail: You possess superb quality control skills, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
- Problem Solving: You thrive on identifying challenges and proactively coming up with creative and practical solutions.
- Driving Success: You have a genuine desire to contribute to the growth and development of our business through flawless execution and exceptional delivery.
Why Join Ogilvy Health?
At Ogilvy Health, you'll be part of a non-hierarchical, eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives (its one of our values!). Beyond client work, you'll have opportunities to engage with our vibrant culture and social teams, and contribute to our fantastic DEI initiatives, championing diversity across our agency and industry.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to an extra 5 days per year, plus your birthday off and a paid volunteering day
- Generous enhanced parental leave policies
- A robust pension scheme (up to 17.5% total contributions after probation)
- Choice of Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one), Dental cover, or a monthly £45 leisure allowance for your health & wellbeing
- A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme (Telus) offering support, advice, and specialist counselling
- Help at Hand: quick, free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio, or a medical second opinion
- Free 1-2-1 Coaching through Thrive Partners for professional or personal growth
- A comprehensive Learning & Development programme to support your career trajectory
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. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.
We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.
If you live with a disability and you would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.
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About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
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 WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
About the Role
Ogilvy Health are seeking an ambitious Senior Account Executive to join our dynamic team and contribute to a significant, high-value medical communications account focused on complex and challenging therapeutics area.
You'll play a pivotal role in supporting a full-service medical education and communications programmes for key clients. This is a hands-on position where you'll be involved in the end-to-end delivery of diverse projects, including:
- Scientific events: Advisory boards, symposia, congress activities and standalone meetings
- Content development: Scientific platform, slide decks, newsletters, educational materials for HCPs and patients
- Digital initiatives: Websites, e-learning modules, interactive tools
- Social media strategies: Content development and community engagement
- And much more!
Key responsibilities will include client liaison, project coordination, budget tracking, timeline management, and supporting the wider account team to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on large global accounts, contributing to meaningful healthcare initiatives, and develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative creative agency environment. You'll be part of a passionate team committed to excellence and innovation.
What You’ll Need
We're looking for a proactive and highly organised individual with:
- Proven experience as an Account Executive or Senior Account Executive within a medical communications or healthcare agency.
- A solid understanding of the medical communications landscape and agency processes.
- Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal abilities, comfortable liaising with clients and internal teams.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, able to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with digital and social media strategies within a healthcare context is a strong advantage.
- A passion for science and making a tangible difference in patient care.
Our Culture & Benefits
Join a friendly, non-hierarchical, and eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives (it's one of our values!). Beyond client work, you'll have opportunities to engage with our vibrant culture and social teams, and contribute to our fantastic DEI initiatives, championing diversity across our agency and industry.
We offer flexible working hybrid model: 2 days in the office (all-agency anchor days for collaboration and socialising) and 3 days working remotely from wherever you work best.
- 25 days holiday + your birthday off and a paid volunteering day - after 2 years service you can purchase up to an additional 5 days per year
- Enhanced parental leave
- A 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 either Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one) OR Dental cover OR a monthly leisure allowance of £45 to spend on your health & wellbeing
- A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme provided by Telus which offers brilliant support, expert advice and specialist counselling
- Help at Hand - quick free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio or a medical 2nd opinion
- Free 1-2-1 Coaching - online coaching for your professional or personal growth provided by Thrive Partners
- A comprehensive Learning & Development programme
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. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.
We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.
If you live with a disability and you would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.
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Job Title: Account Manager, Medical Communications (Ogilvy Health UK)
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Location: London or Manchester UK (Hybrid Working)
Join Ogilvy Health UK, an agency consistently recognised for its excellence in medical communications! We're proud to hold the #1 position in PMLiVE's 2025 Top 40 UK healthcare agency rankings. Our dedication to creative and strategic work recently earned us 8 gold awards at The Creative Floor Awards in 2025, solidifying our status as the top-awarded agency in EMEA!
The Opportunity
This is a pivotal role within our medical education team, offering exposure to a broad range of impactful medcomms work. Due to continued growth and significant client activity, you'll step into a fast-paced environment managing diverse projects. You'll contribute to accounts working across various therapy areas and stages of the product lifecycle, from pre-launch strategy to post-market support. This role offers substantial future potential within a leading agency, collaborating with integrated internal teams and global colleagues.
If you're looking to lead key initiatives, drive strategic delivery, and contribute to impactful health communications, this is your chance to shine.
What You'll Do
As an Account Manager, you will be instrumental in the smooth running and strategic growth of key client accounts. Your responsibilities will include:
- Project Leadership: Lead the delivery of diverse medical and commercial communications projects, ensuring they meet strategic objectives, timelines and budgets.
- Client & Team Coordination: Provide project management support, coordinate internal integrated teams and support account leads in client relationships.
- Content Oversight: Oversee the content development process, ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance.
- Collaboration & Efficiency: Work closely with colleagues across various project teams and therapeutic areas to ensure optimal project delivery, alignment and efficiency.
- Financial Stewardship: Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation and supporting client invoicing conversations.
- Mentorship: Provide ongoing support and training to more junior team members assigned to the account.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for a passionate and skilled Account Manager with:
- Dedicated experience already gained within a medical communications / medical education agency.
- An understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the drug development process (pre and post-launch).
- Proven project management expertise within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.
- Experience across a broad range of medical communications project types, consistently delivering to time and budget.
- In-depth experience liaising with top-tier global clinicians and other healthcare professionals, always within permitted guidelines.
- Expertise in collaborating with diverse pharmaceutical client functions (e.g., Medical Affairs, Marketing, Research and Development, Legal/Regulatory, Procurement).
- Working knowledge of and strict compliance with key industry guidelines (e.g., ABPI, Sunshine Act, or relevant regional equivalents).
- In-depth knowledge of the content development process and pharmaceutical company approval systems (Medical, Legal, Regulatory).
- Demonstrated ability to oversee financial management of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and client financial discussions.
Benefits & Culture
Join a friendly, non-hierarchical, and eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives (it's one of our values!). Beyond client work, you'll have opportunities to engage with our vibrant culture and social teams, and contribute to our fantastic DEI initiatives, championing diversity across our agency and industry.
We offer a flexible working hybrid model: 2 /3 days in the office (all-agency anchor days for collaboration and socialising) and the remaining days working remotely from wherever you work best.
- 25 days holiday + your birthday off and a paid volunteering day - after 2 years service you can purchase up to an additional 5 days per year
- Enhanced parental leave
- A 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 either Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one) OR Dental cover OR a monthly leisure allowance of £45 to spend on your health & wellbeing
- A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme provided by Telus which offers brilliant support, expert advice and specialist counselling
- Help at Hand - quick free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio or a medical 2nd opinion
- Free 1-2-1 Coaching - online coaching for your professional or personal growth provided by Thrive Partners
- A comprehensive Learning & Development programme
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. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.
We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.
If you live with a disability and you would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.
Ready to apply?
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Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
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.
In medical education, our approach is founded on expertise that combines biomedical science, learning theory and behaviour change to create impactful medical and professional education.
We’re ‘Scientifically Grounded, Creatively Driven’.
Principal Medical Writer, Ogilvy Health UK
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.
The Opportunity
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. This account represents a significant investment and covers a diverse and extensive range of project types, delivered by an integrated medical education and brand marketing communications team. You will be instrumental in developing high value scientific content across various platforms, working closely with clients and top-tier global specialists.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- 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.
What You'll Bring
- 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 Immunology and Dermatology would be desirable
Benefits
Join a friendly, non-hierarchical, and eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives (it's one of our values!). Beyond client work, you'll have opportunities to engage with our vibrant culture and social teams, and contribute to our fantastic DEI initiatives, championing diversity across our agency and industry.
We offer a flexible working hybrid model: 2 days in the office (all-agency anchor days for collaboration and socialising) and 3 days working remotely from wherever you work best.
- 25 days holiday + your birthday off and a paid volunteering day - after 2 years service you can purchase up to an additional 5 days per year
- Enhanced parental leave
- A 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 either Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one) OR Dental cover OR a monthly leisure allowance of £45 to spend on your health & wellbeing
- A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme provided by Telus which offers brilliant support, expert advice and specialist counselling
- Help at Hand - quick free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio or a medical 2nd opinion
- Free 1-2-1 Coaching - online coaching for your professional or personal growth provided by Thrive Partners
- A comprehensive Learning & Development programme
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. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.
We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.
If you live with a disability and you would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Ogilvy UK
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
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 WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
Ignite Your Passion for Science & Communication: Join Our Award-Winning CATALYST Writers' Academy!
Are you a budding wordsmith with a deep love for science and healthcare? Do you dream of translating complex medical information into engaging, accessible content that truly makes a difference? Then the Ogilvy Health CATALYST Writers' Academy is your launchpad to an exhilarating career in medical and scientific communications!
Don't miss these crucial dates for your application:
- Closing date for applications: 15 May 2026
- Assessment Day: 5 June 2026 (This will take place at our London office, Sea Conatiners).
- Employment Start Date: 1 July 2026
As part of the application process we'd like you to upload a short essay (500-750 words) to answer the following question: If you could cure any disease, which disease would you choose, and why? Other than wordcount, this topic has no restrictions on style, and you are not required to provide references.
We're not just offering a job; we're offering a transformative 2-year journey designed to sculpt you into a top-tier Medical Writer. Our Gold Award-winning (2023 UK Employee Experience Awards) academy leverages industry-leading expertise in adult learning to provide unparalleled training and progression.
What Awaits You at CATALYST:
- Intensive Kick-Off: Begin with a dynamic 6-week intensive course, expertly led by medical education specialists. This foundational period will equip you with essential skills and knowledge.
- Real-World Impact: Immediately transition to a live client account, where you'll contribute to active projects. You'll be closely mentored by senior writers, gaining invaluable hands-on experience.
- Continuous Growth: Your on-the-job training is reinforced by a dedicated CATALYST course leader and supplementary sessions, ensuring you constantly expand your skillset and knowledge base.
- Accelerated Career Path:
- After 6 months: Successfully complete the initial phase and progress to a Medical Writer Level 1 role.
- Within 2 years: Advance through the program with the expectation to achieve Medical Writer Level 2.
Why Ogilvy Health is Your Next Big Move:
At Ogilvy Health, part of the wider WPP network, you'll thrive in an environment that champions creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. You'll gain:
- Diverse Experience: Work across a spectrum of disciplines, from educational programmes, medical affairs communications, and commercial activities to scientific publications and digital solutions.
- Unrivalled Development: Benefit from extensive specialist training and broader personal and professional development opportunities, thanks to our vast internal expertise.
- Supportive Culture: Join a team of highly creative and committed colleagues in a dynamic environment that values your growth.
Are You the CATALYST We're Looking For?
We're seeking ambitious individuals who:
- Possess a demonstrated flair for writing and clear communication, coupled with a passion for science and healthcare.
- Are eager to develop their skills within a collaborative, creative setting.
- Are organised, self-motivated, and ready to take ownership of tasks.
- Enjoy the challenge of crafting accurate, compelling content that bridges the gap between complex medical evidence and diverse audiences.
- Excel as a team player, working effectively with various roles and specialisms.
Essential Requirements:
- A scientific degree or equivalent qualification.
- A proven interest in written and visual healthcare communications.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style to different audiences.
- The ability to write clear, concise prose in English.
- A knack for efficiently meeting deadlines and adapting to evolving requirements.
- Crucially, all applicants must have the full right to work in the UK, without sponsorship.
What We Offer You:
Beyond an incredible career opportunity, you'll receive:
- Dedicated Growth: Personalised training, development plans, and regular reviews to support your performance and career trajectory.
- Comprehensive Benefits: An excellent package including 25 days of annual leave, your birthday off, and private healthcare.
- Flexible Working: While the CATALYST course is full-time (5-day week), we embrace open conversations about flexible working. Our core model is 3:2 hybrid, meaning 2 days in one of our vibrant WPP Campuses (London, or Manchester) and 3 days wherever you work best within the UK.
We are committed to providing an accessible and positive application experience. If you require any adjustments to support you through the process or in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable accommodations.
Apply now and become the next CATALYST for change in medical communications!
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. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.
We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.
If you live with a disability and you would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.
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Senior Medical Writer - Ogilvy Health (London or Manchester)
Are you a scientific storyteller with a passion for transforming complex medical insights into compelling narratives? Do you thrive in a dynamic agency environment, shaping global health communications for some of the most innovative treatments?
Ogilvy Health is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Medical Writer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a cornerstone of our medical education and communications efforts, working on high impact projects that truly make a difference. We work on a hybrid basis and we're open to candidates based in either our vibrant London or thriving Manchester campuses.
About the Role:
This role is a chance to immerse yourself in strategically important accounts, working across diverse project types within an integrated MedEd and brand communications team. You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering scientifically rigorous and engaging content, influencing healthcare professionals and advancing medical understanding.
You’ll play a pivotal role in a fast paced environment, creating a broad spectrum of materials – from high level scientific concepts for global congresses to patient education resources.
What You'll Bring:
We're looking for an exceptional individual who can seamlessly blend scientific expertise with creative communication.
- A Life Sciences background: Providing you with a robust scientific foundation.
- Significant Medical Communications Agency Experience: With a proven track record of at least several years within the industry.
- Broad Therapeutic Area Acumen: A deep understanding of disease specifics, treatment options, patient pathways, drug mechanisms of action, and complex scientific data across multiple areas.
- Pharmaceutical Industry Insight: Comprehensive knowledge of the drug development process in both pre- and post-launch environments.
- Content Delivery Excellence: A consistent ability to produce scientifically accurate content that consistently meets client objectives, budgets, and timelines.
- High-Science Storytelling: Experience crafting sophisticated scientific content on disease states, unmet needs, and clinical data, often collaborating with top-tier Key Opinion Leaders for presentations at major scientific congresses.
- Collaborative Spirit: A history of successfully working with a variety of external clinical experts.
- Research Prowess: Proficiency in conducting thorough literature searches using various databases (e.g., familiarity with PubMed MeSH search terms and tools like PubReMiner).
- Regulatory Savvy: Strong knowledge of and adherence to key ethical and regulatory guidelines, including ABPI guidelines.
- Statistical Understanding: A working knowledge of statistical analyses to interpret and communicate data effectively.
- Not essential by any means but please do flag if you have experience within immunology, dermatology or neuroscience.
Our Culture and Benefits
At Ogilvy Health, we believe in the power of 'making brands matter' for health. You'll be part of a global network renowned for creativity and strategic thinking, where your work will have a tangible impact on healthcare.
Join a friendly, non-hierarchical, and eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives (it's one of our values!). Beyond client work, you'll have opportunities to engage with our vibrant culture and social teams, and contribute to our fantastic DEI initiatives, championing diversity across our agency and industry.
We offer a flexible working hybrid model: A minimum of 2 days in the office (all-agency anchor days) and 3 days working remotely from wherever you work best.
- 25 days holiday + your birthday off and a paid volunteering day - you can also purchase up to an additional 5 days per year
- Enhanced parental leave
- A 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 either Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one) OR Dental cover OR a monthly leisure allowance of £45 to spend on your health & wellbeing
- A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme provided by Telus which offers brilliant support, expert advice and specialist counselling
- Help at Hand - quick free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio or a medical 2nd opinion
- Free 1-2-1 Coaching - online coaching for your professional or personal growth provided by Thrive Partners
- A comprehensive Learning & Development programme
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. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.
We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.
If you live with a disability and you would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.
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Ogilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
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.
In medical education, our approach is founded on expertise that combines biomedical science, learning theory and behaviour change to create impactful medical and professional education.
We’re ‘Scientifically Grounded, Creatively Driven’.
About the Role
Due to significant growth and a rapid resurgence of activity on a high-priority, strategic account, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Account Director to join our team. This is a pivotal role within a fast paced environment, offering the chance to lead and shape key workstreams on an account with substantial future potential. If you're ready to make a significant impact and drive continued success, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do
As an Account Director, you will be instrumental in guiding and growing this crucial account. You will lead the delivery of diverse medical communications projects, provide expert strategic direction to our clients, and inspire your internal teams. This role demands a proactive leader who can manage multiple workstreams, contribute to business development, and ensure financial oversight and long-term client success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic planning and delivery of a broad range of medical communications projects.
- Serve as a key client contact, providing expert counsel and direction.
- Oversee and direct internal project teams, fostering collaboration and excellence.
- Drive forward planning and ensure seamless execution across workstreams.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve account objectives.
- Contribute to ongoing business development initiatives, identifying opportunities for growth and partnership.
- Maintain full financial oversight of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and client invoicing.
- Ensure the continued long-term success and growth of this busy, priority account.
What You’ll Need
- Demonstrable experience within medical communications.
- An in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the drug development process across pre- and post-launch environments.
- Proven experience in account direction, programme management, and providing client counsel within highly regulated pharmaceutical settings.
- A track record of delivering strategically effective projects that consistently meet pharmaceutical company clients' objectives, budgets, and timelines.
- Experience across a broad range of medical communications project types.
- In-depth experience liaising with top-tier global clinicians and other healthcare professionals, always within permitted guidelines.
- Expertise in collaborating with various specialties within pharmaceutical clients (e.g., Medical Affairs, Marketing, Research and Development, Legal/Regulatory, Procurement).
- Working knowledge of and strict compliance with key industry guidelines (e.g., ABPI, Sunshine Act).
- In-depth knowledge of the content development process and pharmaceutical company approval systems (Medical, Legal, Regulatory).
- Demonstrated ability to oversee the financial management of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and client management.
How We’ll Support You
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.
Our Culture & Benefits
Join a friendly, non-hierarchical, and eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives (it's one of our values!). Beyond client work, you'll have opportunities to engage with our vibrant culture and social teams, and contribute to our fantastic DEI initiatives, championing diversity across our agency and industry.
We offer a flexible working hybrid model: 2 days in the office (all-agency anchor days for collaboration and socialising) and 3 days working remotely from wherever you work best.
- 25 days holiday + your birthday off and a paid volunteering day - after 2 years service you can purchase up to an additional 5 days per year
- Enhanced parental leave
- A 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 either Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one) OR Dental cover OR a monthly leisure allowance of £45 to spend on your health & wellbeing
- A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme provided by Telus which offers brilliant support, expert advice and specialist counselling
- Help at Hand - quick free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio or a medical 2nd opinion
- Free 1-2-1 Coaching - online coaching for your professional or personal growth provided by Thrive Partners
- A comprehensive Learning & Development programme
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. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.
We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.
If you live with a disability and you would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Ogilvy UK
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.
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 WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
About The Role
Join our creative team as a Midweight Designer! We're looking for someone with a strong foundation in design. Whether your passion lies in Data Visualisation, making complex health data accessible and beautiful, or in Designing for Motion, where you'll build visual narratives through storyboarding and asset creation for dynamic animation and social content – we have a place for your unique talent.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work across our entire client portfolio, from pharma giants to innovative health tech startups, translating intricate health and scientific data into engaging and accessible visual experiences. You'll be instrumental in shaping how we communicate critical information, making a real difference in healthcare.
What You’ll Do
- Concept & Create: Work closely with strategists, medical writers, art directors, and account teams to conceptualise and develop innovative visual solutions for diverse healthcare campaigns and projects.
- Visual Storytelling: Develop visual narratives that simplify complex information, making it digestible and memorable for various audiences, from healthcare professionals to patients and the public.
- Transform Data into Design: Embrace our strong design philosophy in the communication of scientific data and information and help evolve it.
- Brand Guardianship: Ensure all data visualisations align with client brand guidelines and Ogilvy's high creative standards, maintaining consistency and quality across all outputs.
- Tool Proficiency: Utilise a range of design software (Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and potentially After Effects/Figma) to bring your designs to life.
- Research & Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest trends in data visualisation, design, and healthcare communications, bringing fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the team.
- Collaborate & Present: Actively participate in brainstorming sessions, present your design concepts internally and to clients, and iterate based on feedback.
What You'll Need
- Experience: Professional design experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating a clear specialisation and passion for data visualisation and information design. Experience within a creative agency, healthcare, or a data-heavy industry is highly advantageous.
- Visual Acumen: An exceptional eye for detail, typography, colour, and layout, with a proven ability to create clean, modern, and effective visual communications.
- Technical Proficiency: Expert-level command of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop are essential). Familiarity with motion graphics (After Effects) or interactive design tools (Figma) is a plus.
- Conceptual Thinking: Ability to understand complex briefs, distil key information, and develop creative concepts that effectively communicate the message.
- Problem-Solving: A natural curiosity and ability to approach data challenges with a creative and analytical mindset.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating design choices and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work efficiently under pressure, and adapt to evolving client needs and deadlines.
- Passion for Health: A genuine interest in the healthcare sector and a desire to contribute to meaningful communications that impact health outcomes.
Benefits & Culture
At Ogilvy Health, you'll be part of a non-hierarchical, eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives (its one of our values!). Beyond client work, you'll have opportunities to engage with our vibrant culture and social teams, and contribute to our fantastic DEI initiatives, championing diversity across our agency and industry.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to an extra 5 days per year, plus your birthday off and a paid volunteering day
- Generous enhanced parental leave policies
- A robust pension scheme (up to 17.5% total contributions after probation)
- Choice of Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one), Dental cover, or a monthly £45 leisure allowance for your health & wellbeing
- A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme (Telus) offering support, advice, and specialist counselling
- Help at Hand: quick, free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio, or a medical second opinion
- Free 1-2-1 Coaching through Thrive Partners for professional or personal growth
- A comprehensive Learning & Development programme to support your career trajectory
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. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.
We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.
If you live with a disability and you would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Ogilvy UK
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
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.
Department: Finance
Location: Sea Containers - hybrid working 3 days in office
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
The Opportunity
At Ogilvy Health UK, we combine the science of health with the art of communications to make a real difference. As our Finance Assistant, you'll play a crucial role within our dedicated Finance team, based in the heart of London. You'll be instrumental in supporting the financial management of our client projects, from initial setup through to billing and reconciliation. This 12-month FTC offers a brilliant chance to develop your skills, work closely with diverse teams, and contribute directly to the smooth running of our agency's financial health and client success. If you thrive on precision and want to be part of a leading global agency, this is the role for you!
What You'll Do
As our Finance Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our project financial lifecycle. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Project Setup & Maintenance: Setting up new client projects in our ERP system (Workday) with accurate budgets, rates, and documentation. You’ll also assist with ongoing project updates, ensuring financial records are precise and audit-ready.
- Billing & Invoicing: Taking ownership of processing client invoices accurately and ensuring they align with contracts and internal policies. You'll maintain billing logs, gather necessary details, and coordinate approvals.
- Credit Control Support: Liaising with shared service teams on invoice finalisation and credit control matters, and efficiently resolving billing queries from both clients and internal stakeholders.
- Revenue & Reconciliation: Supporting our month-end and year-end processes by assisting with reconciliations of Work In Progress (WIP), accrued revenue, and debtors.
- Reporting & Analysis: Producing key revenue and project-related reports from our ERP system and providing ad hoc financial analysis to support the team.
- Compliance & Documentation: Maintaining meticulous financial records, ensuring compliance with internal policies, SOX controls, and accounting standards. You’ll take full ownership of your tasks, seeing them through to completion.
What You'll Need
We're looking for someone who is not only excellent with numbers but also a great team player:
- Experience: Previous experience using an ERP system is essential (Workday experience is a plus!). Billing or finance experience, especially within an agency environment, would be highly beneficial.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data cleaning techniques.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and work effectively with multiple stakeholders across different teams.
- Attention to Detail: An exceptional eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, coupled with the ability to manage your workload efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
- Proactivity: A self-starter who takes initiative and ownership of tasks, ensuring they are completed to a high standard.
Benefits & Culture
At Ogilvy Health, you'll be part of a non-hierarchical, eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives (its one of our values!). Beyond client work, you'll have opportunities to engage with our vibrant culture and social teams, and contribute to our fantastic DEI initiatives, championing diversity across our agency and industry.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to an extra 5 days per year, plus your birthday off and a paid volunteering day
- Generous enhanced parental leave policies
- A robust pension scheme (up to 17.5% total contributions after probation)
- Choice of Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one), Dental cover, or a monthly £45 leisure allowance for your health & wellbeing
- A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme (Telus) offering support, advice, and specialist counselling
- Help at Hand: quick, free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio, or a medical second opinion
- Free 1-2-1 Coaching through Thrive Partners for professional or personal growth
- A comprehensive Learning & Development programme to support your career trajectory
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. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.
We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.
If you live with a disability and you would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Ogilvy UK
About Ogilvy Health
Ogilvy Health is one of the largest global networks in healthcare communications and provides strategic, integrated communication solutions for our clients, including many of the biggest names in the pharmaceutical industry. We are 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. If you're eager to make a significant impact on a global scale within PMLive's #1 Creative Healthcare Agency of 2025 then apply today!
Job Title: Scientific Director
Location: London / Manchester UK (Hybrid) - speak to us about remote working (UK only)
Are you a scientific leader passionate about making a difference in the world of rare diseases? Do you thrive on building strategic client partnerships and mentoring a team to deliver exceptional scientific communications?
About the Role
As Scientific Director, you will be more than just a team leader; you will be a vital strategic and scientific partner to our key clients. You will act as the central scientific consultant for our internal Medical Education and Communications teams, driving the scientific strategy and ensuring the flawless delivery of high-impact medical education projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Client Counsel: Serve as the primary scientific advisor to our clients, providing strategic insights and fostering a true partnership based on trust and scientific expertise.
- Scientific Leadership: Lead and inspire our scientific services team, promoting excellence in writing and maintaining an outstanding understanding of complex therapeutic areas.
- Content Excellence: Champion the highest standards across all scientific content, from publications and medical affairs to promotional materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strategic alignment.
- Team Mentorship: Drive efficient and effective working practices, mentoring your team to enhance their skills and ensure the seamless delivery of work.
- Expert Collaboration: Liaise with top-tier global clinicians and healthcare professionals, confidently discussing complex scientific data and treatment pathways.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for an individual with a unique blend of scientific acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership.
Essential Experience:
- A Life Sciences PhD.
- Demonstrable experience within a medical communications agency.
- An in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including pre- and post-launch environments.
- Experience working in neurology and immunology would be a plus
- Deep expertise across a broad range of therapy areas, with the ability to discuss complex scientific data with senior clients and global Key Opinion Leaders.
- A highly accomplished track record of delivering and leading a team to produce exceptional scientific content, particularly within publications and medical affairs.
- Thorough knowledge of medical education standards (including ABPI) and compliance guidelines (such as the Sunshine Act).
- A strong grasp of statistical analyses.
If you're eager to make a significant impact on a global scale within PMLive's #1 Creative Healthcare Agency of 2025 then apply today!
Benefits & Culture
At Ogilvy Health, you'll be part of a non-hierarchical, eclectic team united by a shared commitment to doing the best work of our lives (its one of our values!). Beyond client work, you'll have opportunities to engage with our vibrant culture and social teams, and contribute to our fantastic DEI initiatives, championing diversity across our agency and industry.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to an extra 5 days per year, plus your birthday off and a paid volunteering day
- Generous enhanced parental leave policies
- A robust pension scheme (up to 17.5% total contributions after probation)
- Choice of Private Medical Cover (Bupa from day one), Dental cover, or a monthly £45 leisure allowance for your health & wellbeing
- A fantastic Employee Assistance Programme (Telus) offering support, advice, and specialist counselling
- Help at Hand: quick, free access to a remote GP, mental health support, physio, or a medical second opinion
- Free 1-2-1 Coaching through Thrive Partners for professional or personal growth
- A comprehensive Learning & Development programme to support your career trajectory
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. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion is integrated into everything that we do. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ethnic, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions, but we encourage everyone to feel free to express their true selves in an environment we are consistently striving to make as inclusive as possible.
We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require any adjustments from us to support you through the process or expect to require any adjustments to working conditions to be able to best perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider all reasonable adjustments.
If you live with a disability and you would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Ogilvy UK