As of November 7, 2026, Jobsy lists 18 medical writer jobs in Canada. The most active employers are Red Nucleus, Everest New and Prime. Skills often requested: communication skills, research, microsoft office and work independently.
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Klick
5+ YOECandidates need 5+ years of medical communications writing experience, ideally in an agency, and a life sciences degree (advanced degree preferred). They must have written manuscripts, abstracts or scientific slides and be able to synthesize clinical data and present to clients.
Scientific databases, Referencing tools, Approval platforms
Avalere Health
Candidates need a BSc or higher in the life sciences, with strong verbal and written communication. Proficiency in MS Office and in internet and PubMed searches is also required.
MS Office, PubMed
Red Nucleus
Candidates need strong scientific writing and editing skills, an advanced or relevant degree, and attention to detail. Familiarity with AMA style and Microsoft Office is needed.
Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat
Red Nucleus
Candidates need strong scientific writing and communication skills, attention to detail and familiarity with AMA style. An advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare field is preferred, and a bachelor's or master's with relevant experience may be considered.
Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Virtual collaboration tools
Red Nucleus
2+ YOECandidates need about 2+ years of medical writing experience in an agency or pharmaceutical setting, plus strong knowledge of clinical research and drug development. Advanced degrees such as MSc, PhD, PharmD or MD are preferred.
Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, graphing and figure-generation tools, virtual meeting platforms
Red Nucleus
4+ YOECandidates need an MD, PhD in the life sciences or PharmD, plus four years of experience writing peer-reviewed publications in an agency setting. They must know AMA style and drug development, and be able to judge scientific accuracy and work well in virtual teams.
Editing, Presentation skills, Communication skills, Time management, Meet deadlines
AbCellera: AbCellera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing antibody-based medicines in the areas of endocrinology,…
8+ YOECandidates need 8+ years of medical writing experience in pharma or biotech and a relevant post-secondary degree. They must have extensive experience writing clinical and regulatory documents under ICH and GCP guidelines, plus an advanced understanding of drug development and biostatistics.
AI-assisted writing tools
Veristat, LLC
3+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree, ideally in a science field, and at least 3 years of formal medical writing experience, with 5 years preferred. They must know ICH guidelines well, write excellent English, and be advanced in Microsoft Word.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Suite
Ogilvy Health Canada
4+ YOEOgilvy Health Canada needs candidates with a science degree, medical or pharmaceutical experience, and 4+ years as a copywriter. Strong English grammar, medical terminology and regulatory knowledge are also required.
Quality assurance, Regulatory compliance, Coaching, Research, Medical terminology, Work independently
Ogilvy: Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75…
4+ YOECandidates need a science degree, medical or pharmaceutical or CME experience, and 4+ years as a copywriter in an agency. They must write clear copy for any audience, know medical terminology and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements, and work independently on tight deadlines.
Quality assurance, Regulatory compliance, Coaching, Research, Medical terminology, Work independently
Mercor
5+ YOECandidates need 5+ years of experience, a PhD or equivalent, and experience writing reports on pre-market Phase 1-3 clinical trial data. They must be comfortable with long, full-document writing and based in the US or Canada.
Research, Corporate social responsibility, Work independently, Meet deadlines
Everest New
2+ YOECandidates need at least two years of medical writing experience in pharmaceutical clinical trials, and an advanced or Master's degree in a life science. Strong knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and E3 report structure, plus good written and oral communication, is required.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, TRS Toolbox
Everest New
5+ YOECandidates need at least 5 years of medical writing experience in a pharmaceutical clinical trial setting, and an advanced degree, ideally a Ph.D. Strong knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines, including E3, and of regulatory submissions is required, along with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Adobe Acrobat
MMS
3+ YOECandidates need at least 3 to 5 years of regulatory and clinical medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including lead authorship of clinical protocols. A science, medical or clinical degree is preferred, along with strong writing, project leadership and expert Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Pharmaceutical industry, Organizational skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
TANK Worldwide: TANK WW is a borderless creative advertising agency that specializes in crafting stories that positively impact human lives.
2+ YOECandidates need post-secondary education in a relevant field, ideally an MSc or PhD in science, plus at least 2 years in a similar agency role. They also need strong writing, multitasking, attention to detail and knowledge of pharmaceutical advertising regulations.
MS Office
Red Nucleus (4), Everest New (2), Prime (2), Mercor (1) and MMS (1).
Postings most often mention communication skills, research, microsoft office, work independently, editing, attention to detail, medical terminology and regulatory compliance.
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