SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER

TANK Worldwide; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Extensive Group Insurance Program on D

Vacation according to experience

Paid Christmas shutdown

Extended long weekends on statutory-h

Job summary

Grey Health is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to craft medical advertising copy that aligns with brand standards and regulatory requirements across PAAB, FDA, Health Canada, and other bodies. You will translate complex science into clear, compliant materials for professionals, patients, and consumers.

Reporting to the Director of Medical Writing, you will mentor junior writers, review freelancer work, and collaborate with account services, art directors, and clients.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in a relevant field (e.g. MSc or PhD in Science preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in an agency environment.
• Ability to write brand‑appropriate creative pieces (digital or print).
• Solid understanding of digital communications.
• Knowledge of PAAB, FDA and other regulatory bodies an asset.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Meticulous and thorough with attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to establish good interpersonal relationships.
• Support team or agency initiatives as assigned.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Comfortable with the MS Office suite of programs.

Responsibilities

• Produce material that follows client briefs for a variety of audiences including healthcare professional, patients and consumers
• Partner with account services team, art directors, creative copywriters and clients to produce deliverables that meet communication objectives
• Distill scientific content into promotional and educational materials for varied audiences (e.g. healthcare professionals, patients, pharmaceutical sales representatives, etc.)
• Ensure scientific accuracy and compliance of content that upholds both client requirements and county‑specific regulatory guidelines (PAAB, ASC, Health Canada, FDA, ABPI, OPDP - whichever is needed based on client)
• Build arguments to support the client in their response to regulatory bodies
• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks under established deadlines
• Be a brand expert, with in‑depth knowledge of the therapeutic area(s)
• Work on brand assignments that require more experience and strategic knowledge
• Mentor and train medical writers
• Review the work of freelancers and back‑up writers to ensure consistency and accuracy of information
• Participate in new business pitches as needed
• Collaborate with all teams across the agency

Skills

Creative writing

Digital communications

Regulatory knowledge

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

MSc or PhD in Science

Job description

Grey Health is the culmination of the rich legacies of two powerhouse brands –Grey and TANK. With borderless employees spread across 20 studios in 18 countries, we all work collaboratively with one mission in mind: to deliver famously effective ideas that drive business results for top tier clients in the health and wellness market. In 2023, Grey was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace and our agency network and The Grey Group, ranked in the top ten award winners at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

While TANK and Grey maintain their unique identities and market presence, they now benefit from shared resources and strategic direction that help us unlock new opportunities across the globe.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting into the Director of Medical Writing, the Senior Medical Writer is responsible for crafting medical advertising copy that aligns with both brand standards and pharmaceutical industry regulations. We are looking for someone who possesses medical and scientific expertise, is well-versed in pharmaceutical advertising and regulations, and has experience working in a Health advertising agency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce material that follows client briefs for a variety of audiences including healthcare professional, patients and consumers
• Partner with account services team, art directors, creative copywriters and clients to produce deliverables that meet communication objectives
• Distill scientific content into promotional and educational materials for varied audiences (e.g. healthcare professionals, patients, pharmaceutical sales representatives, etc.)
• Ensure scientific accuracy and compliance of content that upholds both client requirements and county‑specific regulatory guidelines (PAAB, ASC, Health Canada, FDA, ABPI, OPDP - whichever is needed based on client)
• Build arguments to support the client in their response to regulatory bodies
• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks under established deadlines
• Be a brand expert, with in‑depth knowledge of the therapeutic area(s)
• Work on brand assignments that require more experience and strategic knowledge
• Mentor and train medical writers
• Review the work of freelancers and back‑up writers to ensure consistency and accuracy of information
• Participate in new business pitches as needed
• Collaborate with all teams across the agency

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Post‑secondary education in a relevant field (e.g. MSc or PhD in Science preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in an agency environment
• Ability to write brand‑appropriate creative pieces (digital or print)
• Solid understanding of digital communications
• Knowledge of PAAB, FDA and other regulatory bodies an asset
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Meticulous and thorough with attention to detail
• Collaborative approach with the ability to establish good interpersonal relationships
• Support team or agency initiatives as assigned
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Comfortable with the MS Office suite of programs

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Challenging Work - As leaders in the health advertising industry, we thrive on solving complex problems and innovation. Each employee is encouraged to bring their best ideas forward to solve problems.

Dedicated Team - It's in our DNA to work hard and play hard: celebrate our wins, laugh and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open and real. At Tank WW, everyone is valued and plays an important role in our shared success. We care for our people and our clients.

Global Community - Support from the WPP People community and bring your contribution to a greater good while collaborating on WPP strategic projects or initiatives.

Perks and Benefits -The wellness of our employees is at the core of our business therefore we offer competitive benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Extensive Group Insurance Program on Day 1
• Vacation according to experience
• Paid Christmas shutdown
• Extended long weekends on statutory holidays - Tank Days (extra days off annually)
• Work‑life balance measures

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $115,000 CAD

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach including required in‑office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

TANK WW is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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