Senior Medical Writer — Remote, Mentorship & Impact

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

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.