Medical Writer II

Sky Mavis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

EVERSANA in Canada is seeking a medical/scientific writer to support strategy, research, analytics, and value communications projects across client teams. You will liaise with stakeholders, conduct literature searches, draft publications and reports, and help prepare slides for meetings.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, independent work, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary environment, with travel and standard office expectations; MSc/PhD is required and EndNote is an asset.

Qualifications

• The MSc or PhD must be in biology, epidemiology, pharmacology, health economics, or statistics.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a medical/scientific writer.
• Strong written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with project stakeholders as required.
• Critically review, interpret, and synthesize medical literature.
• Develop drafts of publications (manuscripts, abstracts, posters).
• Develop draft reports and slide decks for clients.
• Provide copyediting and formatting support on final documents.
• Mentor junior staff and help set project scope and timelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

MSc or PhD in medical- or mathematics-related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

EndNote

Job description

Company Description

At EVERSANA®, we are proud to be a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 6,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 670 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.

Job Description

To support a wide range of strategy, research, analytics, and/or value communications projects and the management of project activities, other team members, and clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:

• Liaise with project stakeholders as required
• Conduct structured or systematic searches of medical literature
• Critically review, interpret, and synthesize medical literature
• Develop drafts of publications (eg, manuscripts, abstracts, posters)
• Develop draft reports (eg, technical) and slide decks
• Liaise with key opinion leaders (eg, clinicians, health economists)
• Review, edit, and format draft documents
• Perform quality assurance on written materials
• Develop drafts of product dossiers, value messages, marketing and sales materials, clinical summaries, and objection handlers
• Provide copyediting and formatting support on final documents
• Support preparation of slides for project-related meetings/calls
• Attend, participate in and possibly lead project meetings
• Support preparation of written client communications
• May supervise and/or train junior staff and help set project scope, timelines, and/or strategy
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• All other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:

• Travel: Some travel may be required for meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel/management
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
  • Overtime and/or weekend/evening hours may be required to meet project deadlines

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• Education: MSc or PhD degree in a medical‑or mathematics‑related field such as biology, epidemiology, pharmacology, health economics, or statistics
• Experience and/or Training:
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a medical/scientific writer
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem‑solving, and multitasking capabilities
  • Ability to work independently and in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment
  • Ability to effectively interact and communicate with peers, senior management, and clients
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a sometimes high‑pressure environment
  • Ability to adapt to shifting internal and client‑related priorities/timelines
• Technology/Equipment
  • Technically competent with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technology/Equipment:
  • Proficiency with EndNote is an asset

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Office: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.

Additional Information

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $83,000 to $87,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the Canada. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job‑related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range at any time.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e‑mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.

From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

EVERSANA is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process please contact us at [email protected].

For details on our AODA Accessibility Policy, please visit https://www.eversana.com/legal/canadian-accessibility-statement/

This posting is for an existing vacancy. AI technology may be used to enhance efficiency in the recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our human resources team in compliance with the Canada Human Rights Act.