This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Medical Writer (Medical Affairs) based in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to take a leading scientific writing position within a dynamic medical communications environment, supporting pharmaceutical and medical device clients across global therapeutic areas. The Senior Medical Writer will be responsible for producing high-quality, scientifically accurate content that supports medical affairs and commercial objectives. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the role combines writing expertise with strategic input across client projects, including congresses, advisory boards, and educational initiatives. The position plays a key part in ensuring scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and clarity of communication across deliverables. It also involves direct client interaction, contributing to pitches and project development. This is a highly collaborative environment that values precision, creativity, and continuous professional growth.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the development of scientifically accurate medical content, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance across materials supporting clients in Medical Affairs and related commercial initiatives.
- Conduct in-depth literature research and data analysis to support content creation, regulatory submissions, and pitch development for new projects.
- Serve as the lead writer on assigned accounts, collaborating with design, UX, animation, and editorial teams to ensure scientific integrity across all deliverables.
- Participate in client interactions, advisory boards, workshops, and congress activities, providing scientific expertise and capturing content requirements and feedback.
- Edit, review, and validate medical copy for accuracy, grammar, style consistency, and alignment with regulatory and branding standards.
- Support project planning activities, including budget estimation, workload prioritization, and coordination with project managers to ensure timely delivery.
- Mentor junior writers and contribute to the development and optimization of editorial standards and workflows.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience in medical writing or medical communications within an agency or life sciences environment.
- Strong understanding of clinical research, drug development processes, and regulatory requirements relevant to medical and scientific content.
- Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and editing skills with strong attention to detail and scientific accuracy.
- Proven ability to engage with healthcare professionals and scientific experts in client-facing settings.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Collaborative mindset with experience working in cross-functional teams including design, UX, and editorial functions.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to learning and scientific communication.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience, skills, and internal equity considerations.
- Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and income security programs.
- Flexible working arrangements and generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
- Professional development opportunities and clear pathways for career progression.
- Inclusive, people-first culture that encourages collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning.
- Employee assistance programs and wellbeing initiatives.
- Engagement in global team events, recognition programs, and community involvement initiatives.