At a Glance
- Tasks: Write engaging medical copy and collaborate with a creative team on impactful projects.
- Company: Join Ogilvy, a top global agency known for creativity and effectiveness.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a difference in healthcare communication while working with talented professionals.
- Qualifications: 4+ years of copywriting experience and knowledge of medical terminology required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 115000 $ per year.
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.
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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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 You
Ogilvy 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.
The 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.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $115,000 CAD
Senior Medical Writer in Toronto employer: Ogilvy Health Canada
Ogilvy Health is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant work culture where creativity and collaboration thrive. With a commitment to employee growth, Ogilvy provides ample opportunities for professional development and mentorship within a dynamic team of experts. Located in a global network that champions innovation, employees can expect to engage in meaningful projects that drive impactful change in the healthcare sector.
