Medical Copywriter

Toronto · Ogilvy Health Toronto · CAD 65,000-115,000 · 1-2 years experience · Posted Oct 20, 2026

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Ogilvy 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, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

A Medical Copywriter at Ogilvy Health collaborates within a multi-functional team of Creatives, Client Services, Strat Planners and Project Managers.
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, coming up with tactics for brands, and doing research for both existing and prospective clients.
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.

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
Responsible for 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

Relevant education (Science degree)
Promotional Medical/Pharmaceutical and/or CME experience is a must
1-2 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
A team player who is: Eager to collaborate and is solutions-oriented and resourceful, an avid listener and learner and can manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Dynamic thinking with skill for simplifying complex concepts
Meticulous – attention to detail is a must
Accountable, independent, and mindful of others