Principal Medical Writer

Veristat; Quebec; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Veristat is seeking a Principal Medical Writer to independently plan and prepare a range of regulatory documents and medical communications across all phases of product development. You will organize, analyze, interpret, and present scientific information in line with ICH and company standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams as directed by Medical Writing management.

The role emphasizes high-quality written English, attention to detail, and strong communication with internal and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of medical writing experience in a CRO or pharmaceutical/biotechnology setting.
• Advanced knowledge of ICH and related regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent written English and keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Word proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare a range of regulatory documents and medical communications across product development.
• Organize, analyze, interpret, and present scientific and statistical information per ICH/regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal and external document production teams.

Skills

Written English

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Principal Medical Writer

The Principal Medical Writer independently plans and prepares a range of regulatory documents and medical communications to support all phases of product development. The primary responsibilities of the position are organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting scientific and statistical information in accordance with International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) and other regulatory guidelines, and individual company document standards. The Principal Medical Writer works under the direction of Medical Writing management and collaborates with cross-functional internal and external document production teams.

Job Description

The Principal Medical Writer independently plans and prepares a range of regulatory documents and medical communications to support all phases of product development. The primary responsibilities of the position are organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting scientific and statistical information in accordance with International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) and other regulatory guidelines, and individual company document standards. The Principal Medical Writer works under the direction of Medical Writing management and collaborates with cross-functional internal and external document production teams.

Make an Impact at Veristat!

Join a global team with more than 30 years of expertise accelerating life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

• 105+ approved therapies for marketing applications prepared by Veristat
• 480+ oncology projects in the past 5 years
• 350+ rare disease projects delivered in the past 5 years
• Flexible, inclusive culture — 70% remote workforce, 66% women-led teams
• Learn more about our core values here!

What We Offer

• Benefits vary by location and may include:
• Remote working
• Flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plans

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree required; science-related field preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of medical writing experience in a contract research organization or pharmaceutical/biotechnology research setting. Other professional and/or educational experience may contribute toward this minimum requirement, as determined on a case-by-case basis.
• Advanced knowledge of ICH and related regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent written English and keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is essential, including advanced Microsoft Word proficiency.

Automated Decision Making: All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision-making process.

Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.