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Senior Medical Writer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 1 month ago

Omnicom Health

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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

    Omnicom Health doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Be near Barcelona for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Must have a health science degree (e.g. in biology, pharmacy or medicine). PhD is a plus” — per the ad.

The role

As a Senior Medical Writer, you will take a leading role in developing scientifically rigorous and creatively engaging communication materials that support clients' medical and promotional strategies. You will act as a trusted expert for both internal teams and clients, providing strategic scientific input, guiding junior writers, and ensuring excellence from concept to delivery.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development of scientific content, ensuring alignment with client goals, brand strategy, and industry best practices.
  • Provide strategic scientific direction during content planning and campaign execution.
  • Conduct and oversee bibliographic research, ensuring all materials are accurate, evidence-based, and compliant.
  • Write, edit, and adapt complex scientific materials-including slide decks, monographs, publications, and training documents-maintaining clarity, accuracy, and adherence to guidelines.
  • Oversee the preparation and delivery of complete reference sets using Veeva, ensuring quality and compliance.
  • Manage client feedback processes, ensuring timely integration and consistency across deliverables.
  • Build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to support content development and approvals.
  • Mentor junior writers, providing feedback, guidance, and support in skill development.
  • Represent the medical writing function in client meetings, contributing to strategic discussions and providing scientific expertise.

Location

Location: Barcelona or Madrid

About Remedy Edge Spain

Welcome to Remedy Edge Spain. We activate potential, amplify with creativity, and accelerate outcomes. Remedy Edge brings strategic thinking and bold communications to healthcare - cutting through the noise to move people and change results. We don't do comfortable. We do cutting edge. Join us and GET THE EDGE.

About you

  • Must have a health science degree (e.g. in biology, pharmacy or medicine). PhD is a plus
  • 5 years of experience in medical writing and scientific content supervision in marketing and advertising contexts.
  • Ability to communicate medical/technical information to a wide variety of audiences
  • Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
  • Attention to detail and absolute reliability in meeting delivery deadlines
  • 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

About Omnicom Health

Omnicom Health is a global healthcare communications network and part of Omnicom Group, one of the world's largest marketing and corporate communications holding companies. The company specializes in health and wellness marketing, medical communications, and patient engagement, serving pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients. With a global footprint, Omnicom Health operates across multiple agencies and offices worldwide, employing thousands of professionals in the healthcare communications sector.

In Spain, Omnicom Health has a significant presence, primarily in Barcelona, where it runs a hub for medical writing, account management, and creative services. The company is known for its collaborative and multidisciplinary work culture, bringing together medical writers, creative teams, and account managers to deliver integrated healthcare campaigns. For international professionals, Omnicom Health offers opportunities in medical writing, account management, and creative roles, with a strong emphasis on scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance, making it an attractive employer for those with backgrounds in life sciences, communications, and marketing.

Founded
1986
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
New York, USA
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Omnicom Health is part of Omnicom Group, a global leader in marketing and communications, providing stability and career growth opportunities.
  • The Spain office in Barcelona is a key hub for medical communications, offering roles in medical writing, account management, and creative services.
  • Many roles in Spain require strong English proficiency, as the company serves international clients, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • The company offers trainee and internship programs in finance, medical writing, and account management, which can be a good entry point for international professionals.
  • Barcelona is a major European hub for healthcare communications, and Omnicom Health's presence there offers a vibrant, multicultural work environment.

In their own words

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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