Medical Writer, Scientific Communications

Prime•Toronto, ON

9h•Remote

About The Position

Our Medical Writers work closely with members of the scientific team to develop high-quality medical communications materials across a range of formats, including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, slide decks, and presentations. They focus on producing scientifically accurate, well-written content that meets client objectives, internal quality standards, and industry compliance requirements. This position offers hands on exposure to medical communications writing while building strong foundations in scientific storytelling, accuracy, and editorial best practice. Alongside writing, our Medical Writers support project delivery by managing their own tasks and deadlines, contributing to research across therapeutic areas, and incorporating review feedback effectively. They also develop knowledge of disease areas, competitors, and emerging data, as well as accurately track time against project budgets.

Requirements

A life sciences degree, ideally combined with a science master’s or PhD
Strong and effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
Good knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and processes
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced agency environment
Ability and desire to learn new therapy areas and disease states as required
Proactive approach to sharing updates, status, ideas and feedback with internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PPT, Excel, Teams, Outlook) and Adobe

Responsibilities

Prepare copy for a broad range of medical communication projects that meet company standards related to grammar, scientific accuracy and client objectives. These deliverables will include abstracts, scientific posters, manuscripts, slide decks, medical affairs deliverables and more.
Be proactive in ensuring delivery of assigned work within budget and according to promised deadlines
Liaise confidently and appropriately with clients and external thought leaders to ensure smooth running of assigned projects
Interpret and incorporate internal and external review comments ensuring consistency, scientific accuracy and industry compliance
Ensure all relevant information is shared with both editorial and client services team members
Maintain (or attain) awareness of therapeutic area, competitors, new products and new indications for relevant accounts
Assist the client services team by proactively discussing any changes in project specification/deadline that impact on project budgets and financial forecasts
Record and monitor actual versus budgeted time on own projects, complete timesheets accurately and submit on time to line manager, relevant client services lead(s) and finance department weekly
Keep abreast of industry self-regulation and compliance guidelines as well as client SOPs, and maintain good working practices at all times