Medical Writer Assitant (Trainee) at Omnicom Health (Barcelona, Spain)

Omnicom Health· Barcelona, Spain·16h ago

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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 the role:

We are looking for a Medical Writer Assistant (Trainee) to join our Medical and Scientific Affairs Department in Barcelona. Reporting to the Medical Supervisor, you will be contributing to the medical strategy, writing scientific content and providing research.

Key Responsibilities:

Bibliographic research
Writing materials (including slide decks, monographs, abstracts, posters, patient information documents, etc…)
Scientific content review
Internal and client meeting attendance
Provide full reference sets
Provide scientific internal trainings
Collaboration in medical strategy
Reference management database

About you:

Must have Health Science Degree (Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medicine…)
Advanced level of English
Availability for at least 6 months

What we offer?

Internship agreement with university
Being part of a multicultural, young and dynamic team
Friday afternoons off and flexible schedule

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.

Why work at Omnicom Health

Culture & Impact: Describes itself as a place where employees are not just starting a job but becoming part of something bigger, contributing to a greater cause that makes a real difference in people’s lives through healthcare.
Growth and Scale: With a massive headcount expansion (+191.5% YoY) and 135+ open positions, there are significant opportunities for career advancement, especially for those in medical, account, and strategy roles.
Global, Multi-Specialty Network: Work across a diverse network of agencies and specializations, from oncology to rare disease, offering exposure to a wide range of clients and challenges.
Remote/Hybrid Policy: Offers a mix of in-office and remote roles; their US Freelance Project Manager Community role explicitly lists "Remote" as an option. Many roles are likely hybrid in nature given the agency model.
Notable Perks: Listed as part of a Fortune 500 parent company (Omnicom) with standard large-agency benefits; direct employee reviews are mixed (2.2/5.0 on LinkedIn, with 120 reviews), citing challenges with work-life balance and compensation as potential areas of improvement.
Culture Highlights: Emphasis on "creativity and science," with a focus on data-driven work and cutting-edge technology.

About Omnicom Health

Company Overview

One-liner: Omnicom Health is the world's largest, most multi-specialty healthcare communications network, uniting leading agencies to deliver transformative marketing and communications solutions across the entire healthcare journey.
Entity Type: Private (subsidiary of Omnicom Group, which is publicly traded under the ticker OMC)
Headquarters: 200 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, United States
Founded: 2016
Founders: Formed by Omnicom Group through the integration of its existing healthcare agencies; no single founder.

Core Business

Primary industry/industries: Healthcare Communications, Marketing Services, Medical Communications, Advertising & Public Relations
Target customers: B2B primarily; serves pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, life sciences organizations, healthcare providers, and patient advocacy groups.
Mission or purpose statement: “Shaping a healthier, more connected world.” They describe themselves as an engine of creativity and science, unlocking the power of deep human expertise with transformative technology, insights, and cultural amplification to drive measurable outcomes for key audiences and stakeholders.

Products & Services

Omnicom Health operates as a network of specialized agencies, each offering distinct services. Key agencies include:

Area23: Full-service agency specializing in healthcare advertising, marketing, and communications.
Biolumina: Focuses on oncology and rare disease communications.
Neon: A digital-first agency for healthcare brands.
Propeller: Specializes in market access and commercialization strategy.
Snow: Patient engagement and advocacy, including patient education and support programs.
Adelphi: Provides strategic market research, consulting, and evidence generation.
Remedy Edge: Focuses on health economics and outcomes research.
Other Capabilities: Medical writing, scientific communications, creative development, media planning/buying, analytics (powered by Omnicom’s Omni platform and Acxiom data).

Market Standing

Valuation/Market Cap: Not disclosed (private subsidiary). Parent company Omnicom Group has a market cap of approximately $18-20 billion (as of mid-2025).
Key Metric: Annual Revenue estimated at $1.3 billion (as of 2025 data) [LinkedIn]. Employee count estimated at 4,000 across 19 countries (PitchBook, LinkedIn).
Notable Investors/Partners: Parent company is Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC). Key technology partners include Acxiom and Omni (Omnicom’s data and analytics platform). Notable agency acquisitions include Propeller Communications (2022), Snow Companies (2018), Archbow Consulting (2021), and BioPharm Communications (2016) [PitchBook].
Growth Signals:
- Headcount Growth: 191.5% yearly growth (LinkedIn), indicating aggressive expansion.
- Active Job Postings: 135+ active roles (Greenhouse, LinkedIn), with monthly posts increasing 11.6%, quarterly 36.4%, and yearly 42.1%.
- Global Reach: Operations in 19 countries including the US, UK, Spain, Netherlands, India, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and Australia.

Competitive Advantages

Scale and Specialization: The world's largest, most multi-specialty healthcare communications network, offering a breadth of capabilities under one roof—from creative advertising to medical writing to market access.
Data and Technology Powerhouse: Backed by Acxiom (life-sciences data) and Omni (Omnicom’s proprietary data platform), providing unparalleled data-driven insights and targeting capabilities in the healthcare space.
End-to-End Healthcare Journey: Covers every stage of the healthcare journey—from R&D and evidence generation to commercialization and patient support.
Parent Company Stability: As part of Omnicom (a Fortune 500 company), employees benefit from the resources, stability, and global reach of a publicly-traded parent.

Strategic Focus

Integration and Data-Driven Solutions: Continuing to unify its many agencies under a single data and technology platform (Omni) to deliver smarter, faster, more measurable outcomes for clients.
Growth Through Acquisition: History of acquiring specialized agencies (e.g., Propeller, Snow, Archbow) to add capabilities and deepen expertise in specific areas (e.g., patient advocacy, market access, evidence generation).
Talent Expansion: Rapidly hiring across all departments, particularly in Medical/Scientific, Account Management, and Project Management, with a focus on major markets (NYC, Barcelona, London).

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