Scientific Writing Lead (must be based in Canada and must be bilingual in French and English)

- Subject matter expertise with specific therapeutic areas/disease states in order to partner and collaborate with Clinical Research Physicians and Scientists to develop medical content that is aligned with the brand strategy and medical communications plan.
- Strong understanding of the Medical Affairs tactic types, which includes but not limited to manuscript slide sets, competitive intelligence slide sets, MSL slide decks, disease state education decks, standard response questionnaires, CFAQ documents to answer HCP questions, and Educational Materials etc.
- Interpret and analyze complex data, research findings, and scientific information to create clear, concise, and accurate tactics for different audiences and channels
- Attend the kick-off call with advance preparedness to understand the scope of work
- Communicate the minutes of the meeting and timelines clearly to the Project Owners.
- Provide explicit guidance and set clear expectations for the editors, graphic designers, PMC, and MCA team.
- Address their comments and concerns promptly to ensure smooth progress of the project
- Ensure the delivery of quality content with appropriate reference citations and style guide alignment
- Effectively prioritize tasks while managing multiple projects and proactively communicate any changes or expectations to all stakeholders
- Maintain familiarity with the tools, software, and processes utilized throughout the project life cycle




- Be open-minded and adaptable to changes in tools, software, and processes
- Adjust writing practices in response to new guidelines, research findings, or feedback, and remain versatile in managing evolving project requirements
- Mentor team members and facilitate their quick onboarding

Skillset:
- 5+ years of relevant experience, with both English and French language proficiency required
- Publication writing experience with multiple articles authored and published through reputed journals
- Content strategy and execution
- Therapy area expertise
- Well versed with MS Office suite, GraphPad Prism, Veeva Vault MedComms and AEM
- Strategic and creative mindset
- Partnering with CRSs, CRPs, and MSLs
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Training and mentoring junior writers

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📌 Scientific Writing Lead (Montreal)
🏢 Indegene
📍 Montreal