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Red Nucleus is hiring a Medical Writer to join our global team!

The role is based hybrid based in our Toronto office.

Our purpose is advancing knowledge to improve lives. We succeed by being the premier provider of strategic learning and development, scientific advisory services, and medical communications solutions for the life sciences industry. Our global team is composed of nearly 1000 full-time employees whose commitment to creativity, quality, and on-time delivery is unrivaled in our space.

At Red Nucleus, we believe in providing a rich working environment that pushes us to innovate in ways that engages our employees to be their best selves. Our culture is about meaningful work, a true sense of community, and fun. We love to celebrate our people and we are proud to have been Internationally recognized as a “Great Place to Work".

How You Will Contribute

In this position, you will be working with our Medical Communications team. For more information about our team, please visit MedComms | Red Nucleus .

The Medical Writer is responsible for the development, scientific integrity, and accuracy of medical content for pharmaceutical and medical device clients. This role serves as the lead medical writer for assigned clients, brands, or therapeutic areas and contributes to additional projects as required.

The position oversees the research, development, updating, and editing of medical materials, ensuring that all content aligns with regulatory, compliance, and client standards across medical affairs and commercial initiatives. The Medical Writer participates in client interactions and collaborates with cross-functional teams to execute deliverables efficiently and to quality expectations.

The role may support strategic initiatives, including congress activities, advisory boards, workshops, and other client engagements, with appropriate senior oversight. In addition to content development responsibilities, the Medical Writer manages workload priorities, supports mentorship and training of junior team members, and maintains accountability for timely and accurate completion of assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences (MSc, PhD, PharmD, or MD)

Experience

Minimum 2 years of relevant medical information, communications or marketing writing experience (agency, pharmaceutical or independent)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 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

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting at a desk or workstation while using a computer, attending virtual meetings, and performing job duties.
• Repetitive hand and finger motions for typing, data entry, and use of standard office equipment (keyboard, mouse, phone).
• Ability to lift and carry light items (generally up to 10–15 pounds), such as a laptop, files, or small office supplies.
Ability to maintain a safe and ergonomically appropriate home workspace in compliance with company guidelines.

Work Environment

• Duties are performed primarily in a home‑based office or office environment.
• The workspace should be free from excessive noise or distractions to support meetings and productivity.
• Standard office equipment: Work is performed using typical office tools such as a computer, phone, printer, and other peripherals.
• Prolonged screen exposure: Regular use of computer and video conferencing platforms.
• Virtual collaboration: Frequent interaction with team members, clients, or stakeholders via email, messaging platforms, and video conferencing.
• Standard Company work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm EST.
This role may require occasional travel for team meetings or company events.

Compensation Disclosure:

The compensation range for this role is $85,000 to $100,000 (CAN) . Compensation will be determined based on an applicant’s skills, competencies, experience, and qualifications. Employees may progress within this range over time based on performance, tenure, and internal equity considerations. Red Nucleus Employees may progress within this range over time based on performance, tenure, and internal equity considerations.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are valued at Red Nucleus and we believe we have a shared responsibility to provide equal opportunity and foster an inclusive spirit. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, caste, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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