Sydney, Australia

Love science?

Love innovation?

Love communications?

Then we’d love to hear from you!

About Ogilvy Health

Ogilvy Health is a multi-award-winning global healthcare communications agency that is looking for a new medical writer who has a passion for communicating science, diseases and medical therapies to join our editorial team. If you have the ambition to develop a career in the healthcare communications industry and want to make a real difference in patients’ lives then this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Produce clear and scientifically accurate written work on a variety of therapeutic areas for both patients and healthcare professionals.
Develop promotional and educational materials for some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world.
Contribute creative ideas, concepts or suggestions to provide added value to projects.
Attend on-site client meetings, educational events and other meetings as required.

You will report to our Head of Medical Communications, who will help establish and develop your skills in medical writing.

Skills & Experience Required

Tertiary qualifications in life sciences, MSc or PhD preferable.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and drug development.

As this is a new entrant role, we do not seek prior agency experience but any would be valuable.

About the Offer

A hybrid working environment to make sure work is working for you.
And a tailored personal development plan to help you identify and achieve your goals, coupled with a dedicated manager to support your career and personal development.
A monthly allowance for your mobile phone or home internet connection. 
Additional time off including your birthday, summer Fridays, and loyalty leave. As well as Ogilvy Health Day. Yep, it’s a thing.
We offer discounted rates with NIB Health Insurance and Fitness First for when you want to hit the gym.
As well as yoga, meditation, and wellbeing programs to help keep your mind in shape.
And confidential counselling support if your personal or professional life throws you a curveball.
There are reward programs to acknowledge achievement and loyalty.
And we’ll give you a bonus for bringing other talented people into the business.
Access to discounts and vouchers for big household name brands via our benefits platform, Perkspace.

Please note: All applicants must have valid Australian working rights.

Ogilvy Health is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.

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. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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