Medical Writer – 6 month contract

We are looking for a Medical Writer to join our growing boutique medical communications agency. The position is for a 6 month contract, with possibility for extension. Only applicants residing in Ontario will be considered for this role.

About Node Medcom

We are a boutique medical communications agency filled with forward-thinking, creative minds dedicated to bridging the communication gaps between pharmaceutical companies, clinicians, and patients. With a distinct blend of fun and professionalism, we cultivate trusted relationships with our clients, recognizing collaboration, agility, and satisfaction as the fundamental pillars of our success.

As a small, fully remote team, we leverage our diverse skillsets to foster a culture of inclusion and build a strong sense of belonging and shared purpose. Although based in Canada, our impact spans borders, reaching clients across the US, Europe, and beyond. Importantly, our comprehensive portfolio of services is tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients and expand their scientific reach in the ever-changing healthcare landscape.

Why Join Our Team

We are a small, fun, and relaxed team with a collaborative company culture. We embrace and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual team member and the contribution they each bring to making us who we are as a company. We recognize the importance of taking care of ourselves outside of work, so we can be our best at work. Find the right people, take good care of them, and success will come – that’s our philosophy.

About the Role

As a Medical Writer your specific responsibilities may include:

• Supporting project teams in providing strategic recommendations in developing agendas for various types of meetings and events, including advisory boards, symposia, training meetings, investigator meetings, and results meetings

• Support development of content including slides for PowerPoint presentations, workshop materials, and elements of interactivity (virtual and live events)

• Developing reports that synthesize feedback and discussions of facilitated workshops and meetings

• Researching and summarizing scientific literature (e.g., literature reviews)

• Writing content for posters and abstracts

• Supporting senior team members in various medical writing activities for client projects

• Lead or support the development and submission of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals

• Participate in regular project status calls for clients and other key stakeholders, such as HCPs, and partner vendors

• Travel to client meetings, congresses, etc. 4–5 times per year within Canada, the US, and/or Europe

What You Need To Succeed In This Role:

• MSc, or other advanced degree (e.g., PhD, MD, PharmD)

• 1 year or less (depending on experience and qualifications) of medical writing experience in a medical communications agency setting OR

• 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industries

• Strong understanding of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries

• Ability to critically analyze and synthesize complex scientific information

• Exceptional writing skills to convey messages and develop effective scientific and medical narratives

• Strong editing and proofing skills

• Ability to effectively work on multiple projects at the same time and to appropriately prioritize work

• Proficiency in MS Office with excellence in PowerPoint

• Working knowledge of using LLM-based AI tools, such as ChatGPT, with a firm understanding of their strengths and limitations for use in day-to-day tasks

• Good decision-making and interpersonal skills

Benefits & Perks

• We are actively hiring for this role due to a newly created vacancy within our organization and increased business demand

• The contract will be for 6 months and will be re-evaluated at the end of 6 months for possibility of extension

• Opportunity to work in a small, growing company with top-tier clients

• Ability to work alongside passionate, talented, considerate and fun colleagues, where you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to lead

• Flexible and fully remote

• Actually like your job – what?!

Inclusion & Accommodation

Node Medcom is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. If you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at [email protected] and referencing this job posting.

We do not use AI in our recruitment process. All applications will be reviewed by a real person and all hiring decisions are made by our leadership team.