Senior Writer, Medical Communications

Acumetis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumetis is seeking a Senior Medical Writer to develop & execute strategic scientific communication initiatives for biopharmaceutical clients. Translate complex data into clear, impactful materials while delivering exceptional client service.

The role requires advanced life sciences training, 5+ years in medical writing or related fields, and strong publication planning expertise, with a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences with strong scientific writing background.
• Experience in medical communications, publication planning, or medical affairs.
• Ability to manage multiple publications and strategic communications projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic medical affairs and scientific communication deliverables.
• Author, edit, and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and slide decks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific accuracy & strategic alignment.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines and budgets.
• Conduct literature reviews and evidence analyses to support strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and publication policies.
• Support publication planning across product lifecycle and stakeholder engagement.
• Mentor junior writers and provide scientific leadership.
• Deliver client-focused, high-quality scientific communications.

Skills

Medical writing

Publication planning

Scientific communication

Project management

Literature review

Client relations

Presentation skills

Education

Advanced life sciences degree (PhD/PharmD/MSc)

Tools

EndNote

Publication management systems

Job description

Acumetis was born from the union of leaders in life sciences strategy and patient-focused solutions. Together, we combine decades of experience across scientific insights, commercial strategy, launch excellence, and healthcare innovation to tackle the complex challenges that shape the future of medicine.

We partner with leaders to solve high-stakes problems, uncover hidden opportunities, and translate scientific and commercial insight into actionable strategies. By connecting expertise across functions, life sciences organizations can make smarter decisions, accelerate performance, and deliver therapies to the patients who need them the most.

When you reframe what’s possible, new angles emerge, decisions sharpen, and new potential comes to life.

As a Senior Medical Writer within Acumetis Medical Affairs Strategy & Publications, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing strategic scientific communication and publication initiatives for biopharmaceutical clients. This position requires the ability to translate complex scientific and clinical data into clear, accurate, and impactful communications while delivering the exceptional client service and strategic partnership that define the Acumetis approach.

The ideal candidate combines deep scientific expertise, publication planning experience, strong project management skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, client-centered solutions across diverse therapeutic areas.

Total rewards package for this role falls within $80,000 - $110,000 CAD per annum; the sum is inclusive of base pay and performance bonus.

What You’ll Do

• Develop strategic medical affairs and scientific communication deliverables, including scientific communication platforms, publication plans, communication strategies, evidence generation plans, and medical affairs roadmaps.
• Author, edit, and critically review a wide range of scientific and medical communications, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, review articles, abstracts, congress presentations, posters, slide decks, advisory board materials, and medical education content.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including medical strategists, publication managers, analysts, consultants, and clients, to ensure scientific accuracy, strategic alignment, and high-quality deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews, competitive intelligence assessments, and evidence analyses to support publication and scientific communication strategies.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with applicable industry standards and best practices, including ICMJE, GPP, CONSORT, and client-specific publication policies.
• Contribute to publication planning and execution across the product lifecycle, supporting data dissemination strategies and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Provide mentorship, training, and scientific leadership to junior writers and Medical Affairs team members.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by delivering responsive, "white glove" service and strategic recommendations that advance their medical affairs and publication objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, or MSc required)
• Minimum of 5 years of medical writing, publication planning, or medical communications experience, preferably within a medical communications agency, consulting firm, CRO, or pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more therapeutic areas and the ability to rapidly develop knowledge in new scientific domains.
• Excellent scientific writing, editing, and verbal communication skills with a proven record of publication development.
• Experience with reference management software (e.g., EndNote) and publication management systems.
• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.
• Thorough understanding of publication ethics, authorship guidelines, and industry compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality, strategic scientific communications.

Value Framework

At Acumetis, our values are built upon four essential values that define the competencies and behaviours needed for each role within our organisation: business, self, team, and client. These values are represented by:

• Entrepreneurial – we have an entrepreneurial mindset towards work, we are solutions oriented and we accept challenges that come our way
• Integrity - We are responsible and accountable, we treat everyone with respect, generosity and care
• Collaboration – We listen to one another and tap into knowledge, wisdom and perspectives of our colleagues and we foster a supportive inclusive environment
• Achievement – We make a difference of driving company and personal growth and we thrive on achievement and recognition of ourselves, our team and our company

Why Acumetis

At Acumetis, we partner with life sciences organizations to deliver innovative medical affairs, scientific communications, and publication strategies that drive meaningful engagement and improve patient outcomes. Our team is committed to scientific rigor, strategic thinking, and providing a highly personalized client experience.

Acumetis. Reframe what’s possible.