Vice President, MS - Ogilvy Health, Medical Education

About Ogilvy  

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.

 

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 Ogilvy  

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.

 

OGILVY HEALTH: WE INSPIRE PEOPLE AND BRANDS TO IMPACT THE WORLD

Guided by this vision, Ogilvy Health, part of WPP, combines borderless creativity, scientific precision and cultural fluency to build healthcare’s most influential movements. We drive measurable impact and category-defining growth for brands ready to shape what’s next. Our approach is powered by fearless creativity that dares to be different, sparks emotional connections, and inspires action, ensuring cultural resonance. Scientific precision translates complex data into stories that resonate, while our impact-obsessed mindset focuses on delivering real-world outcomes.

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VP, Management Supervisor, Medical Education

About the Role

The Vice President, Management Supervisor will lead and oversee the development and execution of strategic medical education programs for our pharmaceutical and biotech clients. This role requires a deep understanding of medical education (promotional/commercial medical education and medical affairs), the healthcare landscape, and the ability to foster strong client relationships. This individual serves as the primary client liaison, communicating client needs to the cross-functional agency team (medical, program management/coordination creative, finance, etc.). The ideal candidate is strategic, a highly motivated, results-oriented leader with a proven track record of success in medical education and client engagement.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and oversight for all assigned accounts, ensuring alignment with client objectives and overall agency strategy. Lead the development of tactical concepts for annual brand planning.
• Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key client contacts, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic partner. Manage client team engagement with the brand as well as extended cross-functional client teams (marketing, commercial, medical affairs, patient education, market research, agency partners, etc.). Experience with global markets preferred. Proactively communicate, manage meetings, develop and deliver presentations, and be responsive to client questions and issues.
• Team Management: Foster strong collaboration with internal cross-functional team (medical, program management, creative, finance, etc.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior team members, fostering their professional development.
• Financial Management: Oversee account budgets, ensuring profitability and efficient resource allocation. Develop, manage, and reconcile annual/ad hoc statements of work (SOWs), including client alignment, annual brand planning process, and financial reviews.
• Program Development: Lead and manage the development and execution of innovative and impactful medical education programs, including live and virtual events, unbranded and branded content, enduring materials, and digital initiatives. Ensure project deliverables are efficiently delivered on time and within budget.
• Compliance and Regulatory: Ensure all programs adhere to relevant regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
• Business Development: Contribute to new business pitches and proposals, leveraging expertise in medical education to secure new clients and expand existing business. Seek organic and new business growth opportunities.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in medical education, identifying opportunities to enhance program effectiveness and client value. Experience in using AI to enhance deliverables, spur creative thinking, and review materials expected.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in healthcare marketing and communications, with a focus on medical education within a healthcare advertising agency or related field.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and growing client accounts.
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, including regulatory and compliance requirements and global markets, a plus.
• Ability to think and work independently and as an extension of account and scientific/medical leadership
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Able to collaborate across disciplines within Ogilvy Health to fortify current business and seek organic (current) and new (pitch) business growth opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel both domestic and global.

How We’ll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.   

 

 

 

 

 

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here for more details.

Pay Range$100,000—$230,000 USD

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. 

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. 

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.  This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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