Medical Communications Writer

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. We work with a breadth of clients. Our sweetspot 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.

We are looking for qualified and motivated individuals to join our Scientific Communications team in an entry-level research/writing role – Medical Communications Writer. Role responsibilities include:

• Conducting robust scientific research and literature reviews
• Interpreting and synthesizing large amounts of scientific data/literature and communicating it in a client-friendly manner with an easy to follow narrative
• Supporting the development of key scientific communications documents including – scientific platforms, lexicons, interactive internal training modules for client teams, posters, reports from Advisory Boards, etc.
• Developing simple scientific/medical graphics to communicate concepts

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.)
• Able to analyze and communicate (written and verbal) scientific information across different therapeutic areas at a level of detail for appropriate for the audience
• Experience in the development of scientific/medical communications, publications, and posters. This extends beyond the development of publications that may be geared more to a high science audience
• Able to work independently and as part of a project team to execute deliverables within stated timelines
• Proven writing/communication skills with high attention to detail - both in a narrative style for reports as well as PowerPoint presentations
• Exemplary organization and time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, excellence in PowerPoint
• Legally able to work in Canada
• Ability to legally travel outside Canada

Sixsense Strategy Group offers an exciting, dynamic work environment. Starting on day one, you are a member of our highly-valued team of consultants, working in support of our client’s success. Your professional development will be on a steep curve as you work closely with our Senior Consultants 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 with our managing partner and director, people, culture & operations 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, annual profit-sharing based on individual and company performance, 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 an accommodation. We are a Herspiegel Company with operations in Canada and the United States.