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Medical Writer

Hybrid in Barcelona & Madrid·Added 24 days ago

Olixir Spain

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Olixir Spain doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Barcelona & Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 2+ years of experience
Junior-level role.
University degree
“Must have a health science degree (e.g. in biology, pharmacy or medicine).” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Must have a health science degree (e.g. in biology, pharmacy or medicine). PhD is a plus
2-3 years of medical writing experience
Ability to communicate medical/technical information to a wide variety of audiences
Key Opinion Leaders management
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
Attention to detail and absolute reliability in meeting delivery deadlines
Native/Bilingual English, fluency in Spanish is a plus
Team player who can foster positive relationships between the department and other agency teams, such as creatives and account managers
Experience with reference managers such as EndNote is a plus

The role

The Medical Writer's work focuses on developing scientific content (from slide decks to monographs, promotional materials, abstracts, article reviews, congress reports and more).

What you'll do

Devising medical and publication strategy
Competitive intelligence analysis
Bibliographic background research
Writing materials
Providing full reference sets
Incorporating all feedback provided by the client in a proper and timely manner
KOL management

About Olixir Spain

DDB Health Barcelona is a specialized health advertising agency operating within the global DDB Worldwide network. The agency focuses on creating marketing and communication campaigns for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients, combining creative strategy with deep medical and regulatory knowledge. As part of a major global network, it offers the resources of a large agency while maintaining a specialized focus on health and wellness.

The Barcelona office is part of DDB's international footprint, contributing to the city's growing reputation as a hub for creative and healthcare marketing in Europe. For international professionals, DDB Health Barcelona offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment on global health campaigns, with the support of a well-known agency brand. The team is likely to value creativity, strategic thinking, and experience in regulated industries, making it an attractive option for those with a background in health communications.

Industry: Health Advertising
Headquarters: New York, USA
In Spain: Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

Part of the global DDB Worldwide network, providing access to international resources and clients.
Specializes in health and pharmaceutical advertising, a niche but growing sector in Barcelona.
Barcelona is a major European hub for creative industries, offering a high quality of life and a vibrant international community.
Working here may require knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory advertising standards.
The agency likely operates in English and Spanish, making it accessible for international professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

Welcome to Olixir Spain, where we combine healthcare expertise, creativity, and the global strength of Omnicom to challenge conventions, accelerate impact, and shape the future of healthcare communications.

Additional information

Omnicom Health is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we're focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us-we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

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