Hybrid Medical Writer - Publications na Herspiegel Consulting

About Us:
We are a Herspiegel company 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, especially those launching new therapies or entering new disease areas and looking for strategic partners.

We have had the honor of working with numerous Canadian, US, and European pharmaceutical and biotech clients, including Avidity, Tourmaline, Alexion, Nuvalent, Proteocyte, Acare, Chiesi, and many others.

Our Values:
At Sixsense, we live by our values of Achievement, Integrity, Collaboration, and Entrepreneurial Spirit. These principles drive our work and our partnerships, ensuring we bring the best results for our clients.

We are currently looking for a Medical Writer – Publications to join our team. 

Role Overview:

As a Medical Writer specializing in publications, you will play a critical role in developing high-quality scientific content for peer-reviewed journals, congress presentations, and other scientific communication deliverables. This position requires a strong understanding of therapeutic areas, the ability to synthesize complex scientific data, and a commitment to providing "white glove" service to publication authors and our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

· Accurately present scientific information in a variety of therapeutic areas.

· Develop and edit scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and slide decks for publication/presentation.

· Exhibit knowledge of the components of well-written publications and understand different types of publications.

· Review data and literature and distill into thorough and well-thought-out publication deliverables.

· Perform quality control review of own written work with high attention to detail to ensure more efficient internal review cycles. 

· Incorporate all relevant author/reviewer feedback and ask for directions from internal team members, when needed.

· Proactively flag conflicting author/reviewer feedback and offer potential solutions to internal reviewers ahead of an internal deliverable deadline.

· Support internal teams in ensuring compliance with industry guidelines (e.g., ICMJE, GPP) and client-specific requirements are met when developing publications. 

· Understands various aspects of preclinical and clinical (pre and post approval) drug development.

Qualifications:

· Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD or PharmD preferred) or equivalent experience.

· Minimum of 1 year of publication writing experience in an agency setting or 3 years of publication writing experience (including manuscripts) in academic setting.

· Demonstrated expertise in at least one therapeutic area.

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficiency in referencing software (e.g., EndNote).

· Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.

Why Join Us?

Sixsense Strategy Group offers an exciting, dynamic work environment. Starting on day one, you are a contributing member of our highly valued team of consultants, working in support of our clients' success. Your professional development will be on a steep curve as you work closely with our project teams in interesting therapeutic areas.

Our onboarding process is designed to welcome and set you up for success in our collaborative environment. In the first three months, we provide opportunities for regular check-ins with our leadership team to provide feedback, gather insights on your development, and support your growth. A mentor is assigned to each new hire to ensure a trusted resource is available for guidance and support.

Benefits:
Sixsense offers competitive compensation, an opportunity to earn a bonus of up to 15% of your gross salary, an 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.

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic team and help support impactful client projects, we’d love to hear from you! You can apply directly on LinkedIn.

 Key Responsibilities:

· Accurately present scientific information in a variety of therapeutic areas.

· Develop and edit scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and slide decks for publication/presentation.

· Exhibit knowledge of the components of well-written publications and understand different types of publications.

· Review data and literature and distill into thorough and well-thought-out publication deliverables.

· Perform quality control review of own written work with high attention to detail to ensure more efficient internal review cycles. 

· Incorporate all relevant author/reviewer feedback and ask for directions from internal team members, when needed.

· Proactively flag conflicting author/reviewer feedback and offer potential solutions to internal reviewers ahead of an internal deliverable deadline.

· Support internal teams in ensuring compliance with industry guidelines (e.g., ICMJE, GPP) and client-specific requirements are met when developing publications. 

· Understands various aspects of preclinical and clinical (pre and post approval) drug development.

Qualifications:

· Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD or PharmD preferred) or equivalent experience.

· Minimum of 1 year of publication writing experience in an agency setting or 3 years of publication writing experience (including manuscripts) in academic setting.

· Demonstrated expertise in at least one therapeutic area.

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficiency in referencing software (e.g., EndNote).

· Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.