Senior Medical Writer

About OgilvyOgilvy 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, visitOgilvy.Com, and follow us on LinkedIn,X,Instagram, and Facebook.
About OgilvyOgilvy 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, visitOgilvy.Com, and follow us on LinkedIn,X,Instagram, and Facebook.
About WPPWPP 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.
Senior Medical CopywriterOgilvy Health Canada
About Ogilvy HealthOgilvy 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 RoleA 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 delgate
Be a 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 senior creative team
Present internally or to clients
Review and 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 manage 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
Solutions-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 YouOgilvy Health 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.
Salary RangeThe base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.
$65,000—$115,000 CAD
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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