Senior Medical Writer – Medical Affairs

Red Nucleus

Senior Medical Writer developing medical content for pharmaceutical and medical device clients at Red Nucleus. Collaborating with teams to produce high-quality medical communications while ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific integrity.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$105,000 - CA$120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform medical literature research and data analysis, to support project pitch development, new content development and regulatory review/approval
Develop medical and scientific copy, highlighting/tagging references as required for all sales and client driven initiatives
Support project pitch development and delivery by providing medical and scientific expertise to client engagement teams
Provide medical and scientific support during client meetings, workshops, and advisory board meetings; These meetings may occur virtually or in person
Edit copy to correct errors of spelling, grammar and punctuation, ensure stylistic consistency, enhance readability, and ensure copy meets branding and referencing requirements
Work within copy deck formats that appropriately record changes, style decisions, source materials, and referencing requirements
Prepare and submit content for medical legal regulatory review in client submission/referencing systems
Participate in client calls/correspondence relating to content approval; record and clarify all content change requests and ensure relevant information is shared with other production team members
Collaborate with Design to ensure visuals are scientifically accurate and align with client preference/style guide and regulatory guidelines
Collaborate with Animation to write and review scripts, review storyboards and video output
Collaborate with the User Experience team to establish organization and flow of content; Review IA/wires/functional spec documents for scientific accuracy
Collaborate with editorial team members to ensure alignment with client branding and ensure accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar
Conduct end-to-end validation of the content of projects, reporting and resolving issues with relevant team members including the project manager and/or account management personnel
Assist with the creation of budget estimates for new/revised projects
Participate in the development, implementation and control of editorial standards and workflow optimization
Educate team members on scientific constructs, as needed, to ensure understanding and alignment on content development
Ensure alignment with other team members and clients on deliverables
Oversee communication with team members in Pune who support with regulatory submissions and scientific accuracy
Navigate daily tasks and support Project Managers to address resourcing challenges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 4 years of relevant medical communications/medical writing experience
Understanding of clinical research, the drug development process, and applicable regulatory guidelines
Exemplary written, verbal, analytical, and editing skills
Experience with presenting and interacting with medical and scientific experts, utilizing problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented and highly organized individual
Naturally inquisitive and attentive individual, who is able to ask and answer enquiring questions
Enjoys challenge of interweaving multiple tasks within a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment
Team player with good interpersonal skills
Previous experience working with health care clients in an agency setting
Prior experience in digital media, web applications or new technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay, incentives, retirement, and income security programs
Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs focused on healthy lifestyles
Generous paid time off, employee assistance programs, and flexible work arrangements
Performance-driven environment including professional development and transfer opportunities
People-first culture fostering self expression, diversity, and a growth mindset
Celebrations! We love to celebrate service anniversaries, holidays, diversity and inclusion events, project milestones, and anything else that is meaningful to our employees
Support of the community organizations you are passionate about
Ongoing programs and events designed to bring our global team together

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical writingdata analysiscopy editingcontent developmentregulatory reviewclinical researchdrug development processeditorial standardsbudget estimationscientific accuracy

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationanalytical skillsediting skillsproblem-solvingdetail-orientedorganizational skillsteam playerinterpersonal skillsinquisitive