Senior Medical Writer - Clinical Manuscripts (Full-Time)

JSS Medical Research; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global clinical research organization is seeking a Senior Medical Writer for a full-time position. The role involves developing scientific manuscripts across various therapeutic areas, ensuring compliance with medical writing standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in writing peer-reviewed clinical manuscripts, strong communication skills, and a relevant advanced degree. This hybrid position offers flexibility for remote work coupled with critical responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for mid-senior level professionals.

Qualifications

• Extensive prior experience in writing peer-reviewed clinical manuscripts.
• Extensive knowledge of English grammar with full professional proficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific literature searches and reviews.
• Develop and edit manuscripts for medical journals.
• Prepare clinical study documents as needed.

Skills

Writing peer-reviewed clinical manuscripts

English grammar proficiency

Verbal and written communication skills

Familiarity with AMA style guide

Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Understanding of statistical concepts

Education

Master’s or PhD in life sciences, medicine, epidemiology

Tools

Graphics software

Citation/reference software

Job description

Senior Medical Writer - Clinical Manuscripts (Full‑Time)

JSS Medical Research is a global full‑service clinical research organization (CRO) with strong academic affiliations. The organization provides expertise in the design and implementation of clinical studies across all phases of development, including Phase I, II, III, and post‑approval research. Known for its methodological excellence, JSS Medical Research supports clients throughout the entire product lifecycle and across therapeutic indications.

Role Description

This full‑time hybrid role for a Senior Medical Writer - Clinical Manuscripts offers flexibility for remote work. The Senior Medical Writer will develop scientific, medical, and pharmaceutical content for various therapeutic areas, focusing primarily on manuscripts, abstracts, and poster development. The position involves minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific literature searches and reviews.
• Participate in the development, critical review, and editing of manuscripts for submission to medical journals, and abstracts and posters for presentation at scientific conferences.
• Prepare other types of clinical study documents (e.g., clinical study reports, study protocols) as needed.
• Ensure adherence of document content and style to appropriate journal, conference, and regulatory guidelines (e.g., ICH‑E3).
• Produce high‑quality content quickly and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Provide good internal and external customer service.
• Conduct quality control reviews of essential study documents and other documentation.
• Communicate with industry and academic investigators, clients, and study sponsors for medical writing projects.
• Mentor and train more junior medical writing staff.

Qualifications

• Extensive prior experience in writing peer‑reviewed clinical manuscripts, evidenced by authorship, acknowledgments, or other inclusion.
• Extensive knowledge of English grammar with full professional proficiency verbal and written.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with AMA style guide.
• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, graphics software, and citation/reference software.
• Understanding of statistical concepts and ability to interpret statistical results.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in life sciences, medicine, epidemiology, or a related field.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing