About the job

We are Sixsense Strategy Group (www.sixsenseinc.com), a boutique consulting company with a singular focus on the life sciences industry. Our strategists and scientists collaborate to provide a unique and refreshing approach to strategy and medical communications. We work with a breadth of clients. Our sweet spot is companies that are launching new therapies or entering new disease areas and are looking for strategic partners.

We have had the honour of working with a number of Canadian, US, and European-based pharmaceutical and biotech clients including, Apellis Pharmaceuticals, EMD Serono, Sage Therapeutics, Spark Therapeutics, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Arena Pharmaceuticals, Neurogene, Chiesi, Intercept, bluebird bio, Ovid, Jazz Pharma, Flexion Therapeutics, Sobi, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and many others.

Currently, we're on the lookout for a Senior Medical Writer - Publications to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality medical writing and communication materials across diverse projects and therapy domains. In this role, you'll serve as a crucial liaison, engaging with external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to ensure seamless execution within scope, timeline, and budget. Your responsibilities will include:

• Crafting and delivering scientific content that not only meets but exceeds client expectations, adhering to quality and compliance standards.
• Steering the selection of messaging, style, and language to resonate with the intended audience.
• Fine-tuning materials as necessary and adapting writing styles to suit varied contexts and audiences.
• Providing strategic content guidance to clients from the proposal stage onwards, taking the lead on at least one account or therapy area.
• Managing individual projects with finesse, fostering collaboration with colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure timely and budget-compliant deliverables.
• Conducting comprehensive literature research, with a keen eye on peer-reviewed sources, to bolster the credibility of our materials.
• Mentoring and nurturing the development of fellow writers through constructive feedback and guidance.
• Offering direction to freelancers as needed and actively contributing to client pitch presentations and proposal development.

Requirements:

• Able to start working full time within 3 weeks of receiving an offer.
• A comprehensive understanding of the life sciences with the ability to utilize this knowledge across different therapeutic areas.
• A Masters or higher in Life Sciences is required. (MSc., PhD., PharmD, etc.)
• Prior experience in medical communications or the pharmaceutical industry, coupled with a knack for drafting materials across various therapy areas.
• A solid grasp of pharmaceutical marketing principles and familiarity with industry best practices and guidelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and a sound understanding of editorial and digital processes.
• Familiarity with key industry standards such as the ICMJE recommendations and ABPI code of practice.
• Strong interpersonal skills, coupled with effective time management and project management abilities.
• Exceptional command of the English language, with impeccable spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Personal attributes including a proactive mindset, client focus, and a collaborative spirit.

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of client needs and strategic objectives.
• Exhibits agility in responding to changes at every stage of the project lifecycle.
• Consistently delivers first drafts that align with messaging, style, and language requirements.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to enhance services and expand client engagements.
• Drives projects forward, effectively navigating challenges and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Capable of handling client briefs independently and leading client meetings when required.
• Empowered to deliver high-quality work without senior review when necessary.
• Plays an active role in mentoring and training junior team members.

Sixsense Strategy Group offers an exciting, dynamic work environment. Starting on day one, you are a member of our highly-valued team of consultants and writers, working in support of our client’s success. Your professional development will be on a steep curve as you work closely with our Leadership Team in interesting therapeutic areas. Our onboarding process is designed to welcome and prepare you for success in our collaborative environment. In the first three months, we provide opportunities for regular check-ins to provide feedback, gather insights to your development, and support growth. A mentor is assigned to each new hire to ensure a trusted resource is available for guidance and support.

Sixsense offers competitive compensation, an opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 15% of gross salary, a RRSP matching program, group health and dental benefits, travel insurance, and more.

Sixsense is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please advise us if you require accommodation. We are a Herspiegel Company with operations in Canada and the United States.