Job Description

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy 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 is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Ogilvy Health:

Ogilvy 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 is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP).



For more information on us, visit OgilvyHealth.com, or follow Ogilvy Health Canada on LinkedIn.

About the Role:

A Senior Medical Copywriter at Ogilvy Health collaborates within a multi-functional team of Creatives, Client Services, Strat Planners and Project Managers, and is a leader in the Writing Department. They are involved in a wide range of projects, including quality assurance, taking writing projects from first draft to final release, reviewing creative copy for accuracy and compliance, mentoring, presenting to clients, coming up with tactics for brands, and doing research for both existing and prospective clients. Senior Medical Copywriters will have their work checked by a Creative Copywriter when necessary, and report to a more senior Medical Writer for mentorship and quality assurance.

What You'll Do

Help foster a collaborative environment Write copy for any kind of promotional piece across any medium Attend project briefs and work with the cross-functional team Work with Art Directors at project inception to understand specs and text restrictions Be a champion for assigned brands Collaborate with other Creatives to achieve the project's communications objectives Manage copy updates for assigned projects, and/or delegate Manage and source reference documents for your brands, and/or delegate Be an expert resource for the cross-functional team on regulatory issues (PAAB, ASC, etc.) Provide insight into disease state and therapeutic landscape for your brands Proofread, when needed Participate in brainstorms and ideation sessions Participate in conceptual development as part of the Senior Creative team Present internally or to clients
Review for quality assurance and provide final sign-off on pieces prior to release

What You'll Need

Relevant education (science degree) Medical/Pharmaceutical and/or CME experience is a must 4+ years' experience as a copywriter, in an agency or similar environment Ability to craft engaging, digestible copy for any audience, in any channel Excellent command of English grammar, punctuation and spelling Professional knowledge of medical terminology and expertise at articulating pharmaceutical process/requirements and managing regulatory submissions Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Dynamic thinking with skill for simplifying complex concepts To be a team player who is: + Eager to collaborate and, at times, lead
+ Solution-oriented and resourceful
+ An avid listener and learner
+ Meticulous--attention to detail is a must
+ Accountable, independent, and mindful of others
+ Self-motivated

How We'll Support You

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.



If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.