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Ada — Toronto, Ontario
Senior Medical Writer About Ogilvy 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.
About The Role
As a Senior Medical Writer within our dedicated Medical Communications team, you will play a pivotal role in providing senior-level medical and clinical writing support. This encompasses the development of a wide range of scientific and medical content, including outlines, manuscripts, abstracts, scientific posters, reports, and slide presentations, focused on specific therapeutic areas. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional team members to ensure client expectations, budgets, and timelines are met.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of medical communications initiatives, including accredited and non-accredited learning programs, for a variety of therapeutic areas. Occasional project-related travel may be required.
What You’Ll Do
Content Development Scientific Storytelling: Conduct comprehensive and relevant research and literature reviews. Interpret and synthesize large amounts of scientific data to create compelling messaging, scientific stories, and narratives that align with project goals. Structure and write key medical communications documents, including learning programs, manuscripts, posters, abstracts, peer-to-peer slide decks, interactive training programs, and advisory board reports.
, primary and secondary care physicians, specialists, nurses, patients, and other stakeholders). Contribute to the educational design and development of learning programs, ensuring optimal engagement and knowledge transfer. Therapeutic Area Expertise Application: Combine a thorough understanding of therapeutic areas with product strategy to ensure communication objectives are met on assigned projects.
Identify and leverage relevant, focused resources to understand the underlying science and product strategy related to assigned projects. Possess the ability to work across multiple therapeutic areas and quickly learn and apply knowledge in new therapeutic areas. Quality Assurance Accuracy: Ensure all work adheres to internal quality control standards.
Review projects for scientific accuracy, alignment with the project brief, and appropriate incorporation of internal and client/author feedback. Communicate feedback effectively to team members to ensure accurate incorporation and adherence to project objectives. , work management platform, SharePoint, Teams).
Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality and adhering to deadlines. What You’ll Need Educational Background: Relevant science degree (PhD preferred). Industry Experience: 4+ years of experience as a medical writer in an agency or similar environment.
In-depth understanding of the life sciences, with the ability to leverage and apply this knowledge across a variety of therapeutic areas. Medical/Pharmaceutical and/or CME experience is a must. Educational Design: A keen interest in and aptitude for the design and development of engaging and effective learning programs, with a focus on optimal knowledge transfer.
Analytical Communication Skills: Ability to simplify complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences. Collaboration Influence: Proven ability to effectively interact with internal teams, clients, and key opinion leaders. Language Proficiency: Excellent command of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Requirements
. Work Ethic Autonomy: Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet