Medical Lead (Senior Medical Writer)
Top Benefits
About the role
Company: CTC Medical Communications
Position: Medical Lead
Reports to: Associate Medical Director
Location and Work Type: Remote-first within Canada | Full-time
Travel: Occasional travel within Canada may be required
About CTC Medical Communications
For almost 3 decades, CTC Medical Communications has been creating compelling medical content to effectively communicate with busy healthcare professionals. Our purpose is to unite passionate individuals to create exceptional medical content that elevates the standard of care for patients. Our skilled team of medical writers develop and deliver immersive and impactful experiences through clear narratives, cutting-edge visuals, and interactivity. We are dedicated to cultivating a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive work environment. At CTC, you will be surrounded by a diverse group of skilled individuals who are committed to lifelong learning, possess sound judgment, and put customer satisfaction at the forefront.
Company Address: 2425 Matheson Blvd E, Mississauga, ON, L4W 5K4
Company Website: ctc.agency
About the Medical Lead Position
As Medical Lead, you will support a variety of business functions to ensure successful strategy implementation and efficient operation of the medical team. You will be responsible for liaising with healthcare professionals to develop scientifically and clinically accurate medical content. The Medical Lead is expected to consistently represent as the medical subject matter expert within the organization to ensure scientific accuracy, fair balance, and quality.
In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally to plan and execute medical education and communications programs. This includes, but is not limited to, advisory boards, medical education programs, medical and training events, and publications.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage medical content, ensuring accuracy, quality, and strategic application of client objectives
- Review materials for scientific accuracy and fair balance
- Analyze new therapeutic areas and provide strategic input
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and internal teams for content creation
- Coordinate program development and execution with clients and team members
- Facilitate communication with clients and healthcare professionals
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and healthcare professionals
- Coordinate with external contractors for content development
- Manage compliance reviews using client software
- Prepare written communications to various stakeholders
- Handle submissions to ethics (e.g., IRB) and accrediting (e.g., CFPC) bodies
- Contribute to timeline development and management
- Conduct literature searches to analyze therapeutic areas and support content development
- Provide support to Account Team for client and faculty discussions
You will be successful in this role if you have:
- At least two years experience in medical communications
- An advanced degree in health science
- Experience in creating and interpreting medical content
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Skilled in analyzing and interpreting clinical data
- Demonstrated leadership or coordination in projects
- Attention to detail
- Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is an asset
- Essential skills: attention to detail, organizational proficiency, effective teamwork, prioritization
- Bilingualism (French) is an asset
What We Offer
- Starting base salary of 70,000 CAD to 80,000 CAD, proportionate with experience and qualifications
- Annual performance bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package, including RRSP matching, lifestyle and health spending accounts, and health and dental coverage from day 1
- Three weeks of vacation in addition to two weeks company shut down in December and half-day Summer Fridays from Victoria Day to Labour Day
- Remote-first work environment and work-from-home office set-up allowance
The Interview Process
- A preliminary interview with the Associate Medical Director and an Account Director. During this interview, we will learn more about your background and experience, share details about the position, and answer any questions you may have.
- Successful candidates can expect a second in-person interview, which will include the Associate Medical Director and a Business Unit Director. At this interview, candidates will have an opportunity to give a 5-minute slide-based presentation on the topic of their choice.
At CTC, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, heard, and included. We firmly believe that embracing diversity and inclusion is the key to success. We warmly welcome applications from Indigenous individuals, individuals of various racial backgrounds, those with disabilities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. If accessibility accommodations are required during the recruitment process, we will gladly make the necessary arrangements to ensure CTC is able to support all interested applicants. For accommodation requests, please email: careers@ctccomm.com
In order to have your application reviewed, you must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
o You live in southern Ontario and are able to commute to Mississauga at least once per month
o You have an advanced degree in health science
o You have experience working in a Canadian medical communications agency (or equivalent)
o You are proficient in written and spoken English
Medical Lead (Senior Medical Writer)
Top Benefits
About the role
Company: CTC Medical Communications
Position: Medical Lead
Reports to: Associate Medical Director
Location and Work Type: Remote-first within Canada | Full-time
Travel: Occasional travel within Canada may be required
About CTC Medical Communications
For almost 3 decades, CTC Medical Communications has been creating compelling medical content to effectively communicate with busy healthcare professionals. Our purpose is to unite passionate individuals to create exceptional medical content that elevates the standard of care for patients. Our skilled team of medical writers develop and deliver immersive and impactful experiences through clear narratives, cutting-edge visuals, and interactivity. We are dedicated to cultivating a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive work environment. At CTC, you will be surrounded by a diverse group of skilled individuals who are committed to lifelong learning, possess sound judgment, and put customer satisfaction at the forefront.
Company Address: 2425 Matheson Blvd E, Mississauga, ON, L4W 5K4
Company Website: ctc.agency
About the Medical Lead Position
As Medical Lead, you will support a variety of business functions to ensure successful strategy implementation and efficient operation of the medical team. You will be responsible for liaising with healthcare professionals to develop scientifically and clinically accurate medical content. The Medical Lead is expected to consistently represent as the medical subject matter expert within the organization to ensure scientific accuracy, fair balance, and quality.
In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally to plan and execute medical education and communications programs. This includes, but is not limited to, advisory boards, medical education programs, medical and training events, and publications.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage medical content, ensuring accuracy, quality, and strategic application of client objectives
- Review materials for scientific accuracy and fair balance
- Analyze new therapeutic areas and provide strategic input
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and internal teams for content creation
- Coordinate program development and execution with clients and team members
- Facilitate communication with clients and healthcare professionals
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and healthcare professionals
- Coordinate with external contractors for content development
- Manage compliance reviews using client software
- Prepare written communications to various stakeholders
- Handle submissions to ethics (e.g., IRB) and accrediting (e.g., CFPC) bodies
- Contribute to timeline development and management
- Conduct literature searches to analyze therapeutic areas and support content development
- Provide support to Account Team for client and faculty discussions
You will be successful in this role if you have:
- At least two years experience in medical communications
- An advanced degree in health science
- Experience in creating and interpreting medical content
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Skilled in analyzing and interpreting clinical data
- Demonstrated leadership or coordination in projects
- Attention to detail
- Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is an asset
- Essential skills: attention to detail, organizational proficiency, effective teamwork, prioritization
- Bilingualism (French) is an asset
What We Offer
- Starting base salary of 70,000 CAD to 80,000 CAD, proportionate with experience and qualifications
- Annual performance bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package, including RRSP matching, lifestyle and health spending accounts, and health and dental coverage from day 1
- Three weeks of vacation in addition to two weeks company shut down in December and half-day Summer Fridays from Victoria Day to Labour Day
- Remote-first work environment and work-from-home office set-up allowance
The Interview Process
- A preliminary interview with the Associate Medical Director and an Account Director. During this interview, we will learn more about your background and experience, share details about the position, and answer any questions you may have.
- Successful candidates can expect a second in-person interview, which will include the Associate Medical Director and a Business Unit Director. At this interview, candidates will have an opportunity to give a 5-minute slide-based presentation on the topic of their choice.
At CTC, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, heard, and included. We firmly believe that embracing diversity and inclusion is the key to success. We warmly welcome applications from Indigenous individuals, individuals of various racial backgrounds, those with disabilities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, and individuals with intersectional identities. If accessibility accommodations are required during the recruitment process, we will gladly make the necessary arrangements to ensure CTC is able to support all interested applicants. For accommodation requests, please email: careers@ctccomm.com
In order to have your application reviewed, you must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
o You live in southern Ontario and are able to commute to Mississauga at least once per month
o You have an advanced degree in health science
o You have experience working in a Canadian medical communications agency (or equivalent)
o You are proficient in written and spoken English