Senior Medical Writer

Prime; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

401k with match

Medical benefits

Remote working

Paid holidays

Job summary

Prime is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to lead scientifically accurate content development for global healthcare projects. You will adapt styles for diverse audiences, mentor junior writers, and collaborate with clients and experts to ensure strategic outcomes within budget and timelines.

The role requires experience in medical communications, strong editorial judgment, and proven ability to manage multiple projects across therapy areas. Remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years writing for pharmaceutical clients in an agency setting.
• Ability to write across a broad range of projects or therapy areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience mentoring junior writers and providing feedback.
• Solid time, project, and budget management abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Own development and final delivery of scientifically accurate content aligned with client objectives and budgets.
• Prepare copy for a broad range of medical communication projects meeting grammar and scientific accuracy.
• Contribute to product strategy, publication plans and scientific statements.
• Attend kick-off and download calls with internal teams and clients to provide strategic and budgetary inputs.
• Sign off for print/production/submission with necessary permissions and edits.
• Provide guidance for creative designs and concept development.
• Build strong client and thought-leader relationships to ensure advocacy and trust.
• Mentor junior writers to maintain quality and attention to detail.
• Assist in developing new business proposals and pitch presentations.
• Participate in and support new business pitches to showcase expertise.

Skills

Scientific writing

Editorial leadership

Client communication

Project management

Budget management

Mentorship

Education

Life sciences degree

Science Masters or PhD

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Accelerating Life-Changing Solutions to Global Healthcare Challenges is the vision that unites us through a shared sense of purpose, whatever the role.

It speaks to the significant challenges that exist within global healthcare, and how we, as one team, can help to deliver better solutions and outcomes for our partners and for patients everywhere, sooner.Your job description outlines the important role and responsibilities that you own in achieving this vision.

Importantly too is how we go about living our vision. This is defined by the Prime mission:

Through a pioneering fusion of the finest expertise in science, strategy, evidence, technology and creativity we deliver the world-class outcomes that our global partners trust to achieve their goals.

It speaks to collaboration and to everyone’s responsibility to bring together the diverse expertise that exist across our team to deliver world-class outcomes.

On this foundation, we have defined four core values, these represent the shared principles that guide our behaviours every day, whatever your role:

Be Brave, Be Human, Be Passionate, Be Exceptional.

At Prime these values are integral to who we are. They are there to guide you in your role and support you on your personal journey to success. They shape our culture and support us in achieving our vision together, as one global team.

The role

EXPERIENCE WRITING FOR A MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY IS REQUIRED

Our Senior Medical Writers have an important role in the development and delivery of scientifically accurate content for our clients’ projects, helping to ensure all work is aligned with client objectives and budgetary requirements.

They are adept at adapting content and style according to client objectives across a variety of target audiences and subject areas, as well as liaising with a range of medical experts. They keep up to date with different therapeutic areas, publication practices and both company and industry guidelines and processes. They mentor junior writers in all aspects of the business and review other writers’ projects.

Main roles & responsibilities:

• Take ownership and responsibility for development and final delivery of scientifically accurate content aligned with client objectives, budgetary and schedule requirements
• Prepare copy for a broad range of medical communication projects that meet grammatical and scientific accuracy and client objectives
• this may include abstracts, scientific posters, manuscripts, slide decks, medical affairs deliverables, commercial and promotional content, interactive and digital components
• Contribute to the development of product strategy, publication plans and scientific statements
• Attending kick-off and download calls with internal teams and clients for new projects while providing strategic, editorial, and budgetary specification where needed
• Take responsibility for sign off for print/production/submission, ensuring all appropriate permissions and client amends are in place
• Provide guidance and scientific direction for creative designs and input into concept development
• Develop robust working relationships with clients and external thought leaders to establish and maintain strong relationships and advocacy
• Ensure that junior writers are coached and mentored to give due attention to detail and scientific accuracy
• Provide ongoing support, mentoring and constructive feedback to junior team members to aid professional development and ensure quality standards
• Research and contribute to the writing of new business proposals and pitch presentations
• Contribute to and attend new business pitches to demonstrate our depth and breadth of scientific/editorial expertise

• A life sciences degree, ideally combined with a science Masters or PhD
• 3+ years writing for pharmaceutical clients in an agency setting
• Ability to write across a broad range of projects and/or therapy areas or the willingness and interest in taking learning curves
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage people, share feedback and manage expectations in a timely and professional manner
• Strong understanding of industry guidelines as they relate to content development, proper referencing, journal/congress guidelines and best practices
• Ability to accurately interpret clinical and scientific data across various audiences
• Ability to comprehend medical literature and offer critical appraisal
• Experience attending and supporting clients at scientific meetings (congresses, symposia, advisory boards, etc.) a plus!
• Solid time, project and budget management skills
• Proficiency in MS365 including Word, PPT, Excel, Outlook and Teams

• Generous time off
• 401k with match
• Medical benefits
• Remote working
• Paid holidays