Medical Writer

Role overview

This opportunity is posted for a partner organization, which will handle applications and all subsequent hiring steps. The partner is seeking a Medical Writer located in Canada. The role blends clinical research, scientific communication, and regulatory quality work, with a focus on producing and checking clinical documentation used in global drug development programs.

You will help create, review, and quality-check important study documents so that they are scientifically sound, consistent, and compliant with regulatory expectations. Working with cross-functional teams, you will turn complex clinical and statistical information into clear, submission-ready content that supports regulatory filings and internal decision-making. The setting is collaborative, detail-oriented, and centered on quality, with work spanning multiple therapeutic areas and study phases. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys precise writing, evidence-based communication, and contributing to healthcare innovation.

Accountabilities

• Carry out thorough QC checks on clinical materials such as study protocols, Clinical Study Reports, pharmacokinetic reports, statistical reports, and scientific publications, making sure they are accurate, consistent, and aligned with templates and standards.
• Check scientific details and numerical data across tables, listings, figures, abbreviations, references, and protocol content so they match the source information and meet regulatory expectations.
• Take the lead on, or assist with, drafting, editing, and completing clinical documents, using knowledge of therapeutics and methods to accurately reflect study outcomes.
• Handle formatting, version control, and e-publishing tasks, including PDF creation, hyperlinking, pagination, and assembling appendices and tables.
• Oversee review cycles by integrating stakeholder comments, resolving QC findings, and ensuring final deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Assist with literature reviews, data interpretation, and development of scientific materials such as manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and regulatory submission content.
• May also support clinical operations tasks, including committee documentation, meeting coordination, and reporting deliverables.

Requirements

• An advanced qualification in Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, or a similar discipline is required; a PhD is preferred, while a Master’s degree with relevant experience is also acceptable.
• At least 2 years of medical writing experience in a clinical trial or pharmaceutical setting, preferably with exposure to regulatory submissions and Clinical Study Reports.
• Solid knowledge of clinical trials, biostatistics, ICH-GCP guidelines, CSR structure, and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to interpret complex clinical and statistical information and convert it into clear, accurate scientific documents.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office and document handling tools such as Adobe Acrobat; experience with pharmaceutical publishing tools would be advantageous.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, plus a strong eye for detail and consistency in scientific writing.
• Capability to manage several projects at once while keeping quality high and meeting demanding deadlines.
• Good collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams.

Benefits

• Competitive annual pay of CAD 65,000 to CAD 100,000, based on background and expertise.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, AD&D protection, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Pension plan and retirement savings support.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and eligibility for performance-related bonuses.
• Reimbursement support for tuition and professional development.
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement programs.
• Employee assistance program for personal and work-related support.
• Flexible remote work available anywhere in Canada.

Additional information

This role is managed through a partner hiring process. Application review is handled through an AI-assisted matching system that ranks applicants against the core requirements before forwarding a shortlist to the hiring company. Final interviews, assessments, and hiring decisions are managed by the employer’s internal team.

Privacy and data processing

By applying, you agree that your personal information may be processed to assess your candidacy and shared with the hiring employer. This is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual processing under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. You may request access, correction, deletion, or objection to processing at any time.

AI tools may be used to help review applications, analyze resumes, assess responses, and flag possible inconsistencies or verification signals using the information provided. These tools support the recruitment process but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by people.