About this Senior Medical Writer (m/f/d) role at Ogilvy
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy more than 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity—innovating at the intersection of intelligence, imagination and influence, with experts across advertising, sports & entertainment, PR & social, consulting, and health collaborating seamlessly across more than 120 offices spanning 90 countries. Ogilvy was named Network of the Year at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC for the fourth consecutive year, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
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 DACH is a borderless creative agency that delivers work through seamless collaboration across disciplines and markets, from local initiatives to global campaigns. The team works at the intersection of health, social media, strategy, experience & influence.
Role Description
The Senior Medical Writer will be responsible for developing high-quality scientific and medical content for a range of healthcare and pharmaceutical clients, including manuscript development, slide decks, digital assets, educational materials, IVAs, etc. The role is remote, with travel to Zurich required once a month.
Qualifications
- Strong medical and scientific writing skills, including scientific writing and medical writing, with the ability to present complex data clearly and accurately.
- Excellent general writing skills, including structuring narratives, adapting tone and style to different audiences, and ensuring consistency across materials.
- Proficiency in research, including literature review, critical appraisal of scientific data, and synthesis of findings into key messages.
- Advanced degree in a life science, medicine, pharmacy, or related field (PhD or equivalent strongly preferred).
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in medical writing within an agency or pharmaceutical environment.
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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