This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Medical Writer, Scientific Communications based in Canada. This role offers the opportunity to transform complex scientific information into clear, impactful communications that support healthcare innovation. The Medical Writer will collaborate with scientific experts, client teams, and healthcare stakeholders to create high-quality medical content across multiple formats. You will contribute to projects that help communicate clinical insights, scientific evidence, and healthcare advancements to diverse audiences. Working in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment, you will combine scientific expertise with strong storytelling and editorial skills. The position provides exposure to multiple therapeutic areas while developing expertise in medical communications strategy and execution. You will play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant, and engaging content that supports better healthcare outcomes worldwide. \n

Accountabilities

The Medical Writer is responsible for developing scientifically accurate and engaging medical communications materials while ensuring alignment with client objectives, quality standards, and industry guidelines. This role combines scientific writing, project coordination, research, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Develop high-quality medical communications materials, including abstracts, scientific posters, manuscripts, slide decks, presentations, and other healthcare-related deliverables. Ensure all written content meets standards for scientific accuracy, clarity, grammar, formatting, and client expectations. Research and interpret scientific literature, clinical data, therapeutic areas, competitors, and emerging healthcare trends. Collaborate with scientific teams, client services teams, healthcare professionals, and external experts to deliver successful projects. Incorporate internal and external review feedback while maintaining scientific integrity, consistency, and compliance requirements. Manage assigned projects independently, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and quality expectations are achieved. Communicate proactively with stakeholders regarding project updates, timelines, requirements, and potential risks. Monitor project budgets by tracking time spent, maintaining accurate timesheets, and identifying potential impacts on delivery plans. Support smooth project execution by ensuring relevant information is shared across editorial and client-facing teams. Maintain knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards, self-regulation guidelines, client procedures, and best practices in medical communications.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a scientifically trained professional with strong writing capabilities and a passion for translating complex medical information into accessible and meaningful content. They should be detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Degree in life sciences, ideally complemented by a master’s degree or PhD in a scientific discipline. Experience or strong interest in medical writing, scientific communications, healthcare communications, or related fields. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly. Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, clinical research processes, and healthcare communications. Excellent attention to detail with a strong commitment to scientific accuracy and editorial quality. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects simultaneously. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Curiosity and willingness to learn new therapeutic areas, disease states, and scientific topics. Proactive approach to sharing project updates, ideas, feedback, and recommendations with stakeholders. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Adobe.

Benefits

Remote working flexibility. Generous time-off policy. Health insurance and protection benefits. Paid holidays. Retirement savings plan with employer matching. Learning and professional development opportunities. Opportunity to work on impactful healthcare communication projects. Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and collaboration with global scientific teams. Supportive environment focused on growth, innovation, and meaningful contributions to healthcare.

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