CLOSED – Freelance Medical Writer – Canada

Jelber; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Jelber is seeking a freelance Medical Writer to develop and localize high-quality content for healthcare professional audiences across ads, whitepapers, and related assets. The role emphasizes Canadian market knowledge and compliance, with focus on PRC approvals.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, manage multiple projects, and deliver accurate, timely materials for HCPs, leveraging allergy or related therapeutic experience.

Qualifications

• Freelance medical writer with proven experience in HCP communication for big pharma or agencies.
• Solid understanding of the Canadian pharmaceutical and healthcare landscape.
• Hands-on experience with the PRC approval process, PAAB and ASC submissions is a plus.
• Strong writing and editing skills balancing scientific accuracy and clarity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create, adapt, and localize HCP materials across ads, whitepapers, and campaign content.
• Ensure medical accuracy and alignment with brand and compliance standards.
• Navigate and manage the PRC approval process to meet timelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners for high-quality outputs.
• Tailor content strategy to the Canadian market.
• Apply allergy field knowledge to deliver relevant content for HCPs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and deadlines.

Skills

Medical writing

HCP communication

Canadian market knowledge

PRC approval process

Editing

Team collaboration

Asana project management

Tools

Asana

Job description

We are supporting a global pharmaceutical company in the search for a skilled Freelance Medical Writer. The role focuses on developing and localizing high-quality medical content for healthcare professional (HCP) audiences across different formats, including ads, whitepapers, and related communication assets. The ideal profile will bring strong experience in HCP communication, a deep understanding of the Canadian market, and approval process's.

Role

• Create, adapt, and localize HCP communication materials, including ads, whitepapers, and campaign content.
• Ensure medical and scientific accuracy in all deliverables while aligning with brand and compliance standards.
• Navigate and manage the PRC approval process effectively to meet timelines.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Support content strategy by tailoring materials to the Canadian market.
• Apply knowledge and experience in the allergy field or related therapeutic areas to deliver insightful, relevant content that resonates with HCPs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining the highest level of quality and accuracy.

Profile

• Proven experience as a medical writer, with a strong focus on HCP communication for bigger pharma companies. Either direct or through leading agencies.
• Solid understanding of the Canadian pharmaceutical and healthcare landscape.
• Hands-on experience working with the PRC approval process.
• Experience in preparing and submitting materials for review to PAAB and ASC is a strong plus.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to balance scientific accuracy and clarity.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to deliver under tight timelines.
• Experience with Asana or other project management tools an advantage

Location & Scope

• Remote position, but candidates must be based in Canada.
• Approx. 10–15 hours per week - ongoing collaboration but hours will vary depending of projects/season
• Start: As soon as possible.