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Medical Writer

@ Red Nucleus

Toronto, Ontario

HybridFull-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Red Nucleus is hiring a Senior Medical Writer for a full-time role developing scientifically accurate content for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device clients. The work covers manuscripts, congress materials and medical communications, with client-facing scientific leadership and mentoring of junior writers. The posting asks for about 2+ years of medical writing experience and an advanced science or healthcare degree preferred.

Responsibilities:

  • Research, write and edit scientific and medical content
  • Lead scientific discussions in client meetings
  • Participate in publication planning
  • Mentor junior writers and review their work
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on scientific accuracy

Requirements summary:

  • About 2+ years of medical writing experience
  • Advanced scientific or healthcare degree preferred
  • Understanding of clinical research and drug development
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Strong writing, editing and analytical skills

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Employer posting date
2026-10-26
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-27

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Job details

SenioritySenior
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationMaster’s degree (preferred), Doctorate (preferred), Professional degree (MD, JD…) (preferred)
Fields of studyScience, Healthcare

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Red Nucleus

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Learning & Development, MedComms, Market Access, Commercial, Video Capture for Clinical Trials, Regulatory Advisory

Full company description

Advancing knowledge to improve lives.™ We are a global strategic partner with decades of experience across the entire life sciences product lifecycle. We excel in providing our clients with unique insights and efficiencies to support them in their journey to improve health outcomes and ultimately the quality of people’s lives. By connecting our full suite of products and services from scientific and advisory services, market access, medical communications and learning and development, we are the “red thread” to lead our life sciences clients through transformational change to accelerate customer success. Visit the new rednucleus.com to learn more.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 19 W. College Avenue, Suite 300, Yardley, PA 19067, US
  • 75 Farringdon Road, 4th Floor, London, EC1M 3JY , GB
  • 3 Country View Rd, Suite 102, Malvern, PA 19355, US
  • 404 & 403, Mayfair Towers I, Wakdewadi, Shivajinagar Pune, 411005, IN
  • Shinigawa East One Tower 4/F, 2-16-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075, JP
  • 260 Charles Street, Suite 301, Waltham, MA 02453, US
  • 60 Atlantic Avenue, Unit 300, Toronto, ON M6K 1X9, CA
  • 44 St Georges Terrace, Level 27, Perth, WA 6000, AU
Business categories
  • Education
  • E-Learning
Other recorded names
  • Red Nucleus
Specialties
  • market access
  • regulatory operations
  • advisory
  • clinical research
  • medical animation
  • learning and development
  • life sciences training
  • Pricing
  • Medical Communications
  • Medical Affairs
  • and Commercial
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Advancing knowledge to improve lives.™ We are a global strategic partner with decades of experience across the entire life sciences product lifecycle. We excel in providing our clients with unique insights and efficiencies to support them in their journey to improve health outcomes and ultimately the quality of people’s lives. By connecting our full suite of products and services from scientific and advisory…

FieldValue
IndustryPharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersYardley, PA
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1991
Specialtiesmarket accessregulatory operationsadvisoryclinical researchmedical animationlearning and developmentlife sciences trainingPricingMedical CommunicationsMedical Affairs
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Job description

Position Summary
The Senior Medical Writer develops clear, scientifically accurate, and compelling content for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients. This role requires expertise across therapeutic areas, strategic communications support, and a commitment to excellence, accuracy, and compliance. The Senior Medical Writer partners with clients, participates in scientific and publication planning, and contributes to broader team and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Content Development

  • Research, write, edit, reference, and annotate scientific and medical materials, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, congress materials, slide presentations, advisory board materials, newsletters, eLearning modules, digital content, medical/commercial communications, and materials for lay audiences.
  • Conduct literature reviews, analyze data, and prepare materials for MLR review and defense.
  • Ensure scientific accuracy, readability, stylistic consistency, and alignment with AMA style, journal/congress requirements, client standards, and regulatory expectations.
  • Contribute to scientific narratives, communication platforms, and strategic content initiatives.
  • Manage content development from initiation through delivery, ensuring high-quality, timely outputs and proper version control.

Client Engagement & Strategic Support

  • Serve as the scientific lead in client meetings, advisory boards, workshops, and planning discussions.
  • Provide scientific expertise and strategic recommendations that support client and brand objectives.
  • Support business development through scientific insights and pitch materials.

Scientific Communications & Publication Planning

  • Participate in publication planning and scientific communications activities.
  • Recommend authors, journals, and congresses using evidence-based rationale.
  • Apply knowledge of publication planning processes, timelines, and best practices.

Leadership, Mentorship & Collaboration

  • Mentor junior writers through editorial review, feedback, and guidance on department SOPs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment across deliverables.

Qualifications

Education

  • Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field preferred (e.g., MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD).
  • Relevant bachelor's or master's degree with extensive experience may be considered.

Experience

  • Approximately 2+ years of medical writing experience in a medical communications agency or pharmaceutical environment.
  • Experience working with clinicians, medical experts, KOLs, and cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight.

Skills & Expertise

  • Exceptional writing, editing, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of clinical research, drug development, data interpretation, and regulatory considerations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, graphing/figure-generation tools, and virtual meeting platforms.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills.

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