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Senior Editor

Ogilvy Health UK
CompanyOgilvy Health UK
CategoryUncategorised
LocationLondon
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelSenior
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted6 Jul 2026
Last verified30 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (greenhouse)
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Description
About Ogilvy Ogilvy, part of WPP, 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.  Ogilvy Health UK is made up of healthcare communication specialists across the disciplines of medical education and communications; brain sciences; brand promotion; digital and social; strategic planning; public relations; and creative/design. We believe we are like no other: we blaze new trails; we encourage a culture of creativity and innovation; we challenge, and we change; and we recognise and reward our team.  About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit  WPP.com . About the Role   Are you an experienced Senior Medical Editor looking to make an impact within a dynamic, close-knit medical education team? Do you possess an eagle-eyed attention to detail, a passion for scientific accuracy, and the agility to adapt within a fast-paced agency setting? If so, we want to hear from you! We are seeking a talented Senior Medical Editor to join our dedicated, highly collaborative editing team. In this role, you will be the final line of defense, ensuring that all scientific and educational content is accurate, clear, engaging, and fully aligned with client objectives, style guides, and brand standards. This is more than a copy-editing role; you will act as a champion of quality, helping to streamline editorial processes and flexibly support our medical writers with high-value tasks during varied workflows. Key Responsibilities: Copy Editing & Proofreading: Edit, proofread, and format complex scientific and medical education content across a wide range of channels, formats, and materials (including slide decks, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, advisory board reports, and video content) Data Checking: Challenge and verify scientific claims, figures, and tables  against primary source references to ensure accuracy Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with writers, account managers, and creative teams to deliver high-quality scientific communications on time and within scope. Team Development & Mentorship: Provide guidance, support, and peer-to-peer mentoring to other team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and high editorial standards. About You This is a specialist agency role requiring prior hands-on experience in medical copy-editing. Please note: This is not an administrative, journal production, or commissioning editor role. We are looking for an active, agency-experienced medical editor.   Required Experience & Skills: Experience: A minimum of 5 years of medical editing experience within a medical communications (MedComms) or Medical Education (MedEd) agency setting is strictly required. Technical Rigor: Outstanding proofreading and copy-editing skills with an impeccable grasp of medical terminology, AMA style, and regulatory guidelines. Data Literacy:  Experience data-checking, referencing, and supporting medical writing teams with scientific cross-checking. Agility & Proactivity: High resilience, excellent time management, and the ability to comfortably manage the shifting workloads and deadlines typical of end-of-line agency workflows. Communication & Collabor
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