Ogilvy

Senior Medical Writer (m/w/d)

Ogilvy · Zurich, Switzerland

Posted 12 days ago

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This role has been open
12 days
Ogilvy's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Ogilvy's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Ogilvy
high
91 stale, 0 reposted of 143 open
Hiring momentum
226 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Senior Medical Writer at Ogilvy Health DACH will be responsible for developing high-quality scientific and medical content for healthcare and pharmaceutical clients. This role involves providing medical expertise, creating scientific media, conducting research, and mentoring junior writers. The position allows for remote work and emphasizes collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Completed degree in natural sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related field; PhD is a plus
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in medical writing in a healthcare agency (Rx) or pharmaceutical company
  • Strong medical writing skills with the ability to present complex data clearly and accurately
  • Experience in literature research, critical evaluation of scientific data, and development of relevant key messages
  • Ability to independently develop scientific narratives and communication concepts and oversee projects
  • Strong team and communication skills with a passion for working in interdisciplinary and international teams

What you get

  • Remote work opportunity (up to 100%)
  • Access to WPP training network, including LinkedIn Learning
  • Support for private retirement provision and financial benefits
  • Anniversary bonuses in the form of additional vacation days
  • Opportunity to use a job bike
  • Enhanced company health insurance with an additional budget of up to €300 per year

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • The role requires strong writing and research skills, which may limit candidates who are not experienced in these areas
  • The position is fully remote, which may not suit everyone

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