Medical Writing jobs in Hamilton, ON

About the Company::
Operatic Agency is a full-service creative and digital agency specializing in research,
strategy, marketing communications, medical communications, creative, technology,
and omnichannel media. Named one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies for six
consecutive years, we partner with brands across pharma, healthcare, and consumer
sectors to connect them with their audiences through bold ideas and precise execution.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want your work to have real
impact, we want to hear from you.

About the Role::
A Medical Specialist at Operatic Agency plays a pivotal role in driving client success,
developing strategic initiatives, and creating impactful medical content for our
pharmaceutical clients. Reporting to the Associate Director of Medical Strategy, the
Medical Specialist will focus on content creation to support product adoption and
educate consumers, patients, and healthcare providers.
As a Medical Specialist, you will write effective/compliant medical copy, support
strategic planning, and support the execution of multi-faceted medical education
programs. You will also act as a mentor for more junior Medical team members by
sharing insights, fostering collaboration, and instilling best practices. Strong
communication, problem-solving, organization, and writing skills will be critical for
success in this role.
The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and problem-solver with excellent
organizational skills.

What You’ll Be Doing::Technical Expert:

• Create on-strategy and compliant content (printed and digital media with a variety of audience types)
• Manage Medical, Regulatory and Compliance reviews, including Health Authority submissions and negotiations
• Develop CME programs (accredited and unaccredited initiatives) and advisory boards
• Provide strategic direction to internal and external teams, and guide the development of innovative solutions to solve brand, market, and regulatory challenges

Client-Relationship Building:

• Foster trust-based relationships with clients and KOLs and ensure the accurate and timely completion of tasks
• Serve as the primary point of contact during OLA/CME development

What You’ll Bring to the Role::

• 1.5–3 years of Canadian pharmaceutical industry experience as a Medical Writer
• Rigour in medical content research, distillation, and copywriting
• Confidence within the Canadian Regulatory environment (PAAB, ASC)
• Comfort with the Veeva ecosystem (PromoMats, CRM)
• Proficiency in the Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) suites
• Ability to explain insights/strategic recommendations while providing a rationale

Nice to Have::

• Bilingual or multilingual capabilities, particularly in French

Why Operatic Agency::Competitive compensation and benefits.:
This role offers a salary of $70,000–$85,000 CAD commensurate with experience, plus:
a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability
insurance, and mental health support.

Meaningful, complex work.:
You’ll lead projects across a diverse portfolio spanning pharma, healthcare, and
consumer brands—with real creative and technical depth. Every project is different, and
the work genuinely matters to the clients and audiences it reaches.
A team that holds a high bar—and supports each other in meeting it.:
We’re proud of our culture: collaborative, accountable, and driven by a shared standard
of excellence. We recognize great work and celebrate the people behind it

Real investment in your growth.:
We offer mentorship, access to industry tools and training, and advancement pathways.
You’ll be supported by senior leadership who want to develop you, not just deploy you.

Hybrid flexibility.:
Our head office is based in Hamilton, Ontario, and we operate on a hybrid model: 2
days per week in the office, with the remainder remote. You’ll have a collaborative home
base with room to focus on your own terms.

Operatic Agency values inclusion and access for all applicants and employees. Should
you require accommodation to participate in the application and interview process,
please let us know. Only those selected for next steps will be contacted.