The United Kingdom‚ London

OVID Health

OVID Health is an independent healthcare communications agency based in London, specialising in patient‑centred, insight‑led communications for global healthcare organisations. The agency’s team of health change makers work across rare disease, oncology, neurology and other complex therapy areas, supporting clients with corporate reputation, policy, market access and advocacy engagement, patient and HCP communications, and integrated campaign delivery. OVID partners with pharmaceutical companies, biotech organisations and healthcare stakeholders to help them navigate scientific complexity, build trust and create meaningful impact for patients and the communities they serve.

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Agency specialty:

Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Government Relations & Public Affairs, Media Relations, Public Relations

Jenny Ousbey

CEO/Founder

Jenny Ousbey is the Founder and CEO of OVID Health, an award‑winning, independent healthcare communications consultancy specialising in patient advocacy, public affairs and integrated communications. A former political adviser, Jenny established OVID in 2018 to bridge the gap between policy, communications and patient engagement, and to professionalise patient advocacy as a core strategic function for life sciences organisations. She works with global pharmaceutical, biotech and health tech companies across oncology, rare diseases and advanced therapies, advising on reputation, access, advocacy and system change. Jenny is the founder of the global Patient Partnership Index and a recognised industry voice on patient‑centricity, policy influence and creative campaigning. Under her leadership, OVID has grown internationally while remaining values‑led and independently owned.

jenny@ovidhealth.com

Richard Beardmore

Operations Director

Richard is Operations Director at OVID Health, where he oversees operational excellence, financial performance and business infrastructure to support the agency’s growth in global patient advocacy and integrated communications. His background as a masters-qualified professional engineer - overseeing high profile and large-scale innovation projects means he is expert at dealing with the exacting requirements of global procurement organisations. He plays a central role in ensuring OVID delivers high‑quality, commercially sustainable consultancy services across public affairs, policy and communications.

richard@ovidhealth.com