Senior Medical Writer

Acumetis • Toronto, ON

6h

About The Position

Acumetis is seeking an experienced Senior Medical Writer (contractor or full-time) to support scientific communications across multiple therapeutic areas. This role is critical to developing high-quality, strategic scientific communications that inform clinical, medical, and commercial decision-making. The ideal candidate combines deep scientific expertise with exceptional storytelling ability and thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing consulting environment.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, MD, PharmD preferred) or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of medical writing experience, ideally in consulting, agency, or pharma settings
• Demonstrated experience developing peer-reviewed publications and congress materials
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to interpret and synthesize scientific data
• Proficiency with referencing tools (e.g., EndNote)
• Familiarity with publication management systems
• Advanced PowerPoint and document development skills

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience in one or more of the following is preferred: Immunology / Autoimmune diseases (including Lupus), Rare diseases (e.g., Muscular Dystrophy), Gastroenterology (GI), Broader specialty or complex disease areas

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategic scientific communication deliverables, including: Scientific Communication Platforms, Scientific Communication Strategies, Publication Plans
• Author, edit, and review: Manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, Abstracts, posters, and congress presentations, Scientific slide decks and reports
• Synthesize complex clinical and scientific data into clear, compelling narratives
• Conduct targeted literature reviews and evidence synthesis to support content development
• Translate scientific insights into actionable recommendations aligned with client objectives
• Partner with medical managers, consultants, analysts, and client stakeholders
• Ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and strategic alignment across deliverables
• Act as a thought partner to clients, contributing to broader engagement strategy
• Manage multiple concurrent projects under tight timelines
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with: ICMJE and GPP guidelines, Client-specific publication and review processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree