Medical Writer & Design Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Role Details

Work Location : Toronto, ON – Remote-First

Compensation : $36-$38.50 per hour. This role is eligible to participate in our benefits and bonus programs.

Reports to : Director, Healthcare Strategy & Client Services

Employment Type : This is a 12-month full-time fixed-term employment contract role. Based on the project needs and other various factors, there is a strong possibility for extension.

Existing Vacancy Disclosure : This posting is for an open vacancy that Metrix is currently looking to fill, following the timelines of the hiring process.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure : No AI will be used to screen, assess, and/or select applicants.

Your Role

As Metrix continues to grow and our industry is increasingly disrupted by technology and innovation, we’re looking for someone to contribute to our client-facing medical writing team.

We’re looking for someone who is a strong medical writer with a passion for communicating in a corporate setting. You're interested in the learning and development & healthcare marketing fields and have an eye for all-things design. You're business and technology savvy, solutions-focused, and hope to quickly grow your career by taking on increasingly complex project management and leadership roles.

As a Medical Writer & Design Specialist, you’ll be working in project teams to support clients in the healthcare space, writing, editing, and QAing scientific content. You’ll be comfortable working with clients (many of them senior at their organizations). You will have demonstrated problem-solving skills, and an aptitude for navigating ambiguity.

Through your client-focus and commitment to excellence, you will ensure that our deliverables help each client meet their objectives. You do have experience medical writing, and while direct experience in the Learning & Development industry is an asset, it is not required. 

You will need to be able to think on your feet, learn new content areas quickly, and have a passion for learning, training, and development.

What You’ll be Doing

Design & Develop Learning Solutions

• Design and develop client learning solutions for a range of therapeutic areas and target audiences
• Develop digital-learning solutions (using rapid authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline & Rise)
• Work cross functionally with a team to ensure materials are aligned to best practices in instructional and visual design
• Ensure overall quality of your work and the work of others in terms of accuracy, consistency and writing style
• Interpret and incorporate feedback from colleagues and clients

Medical Writing

• Conduct research on a variety of medical topics
• Write medical copy that is accurate based on primary research sources
• Complete appropriate referencing of materials and support the client review process

Project Management

• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and project-scope based on your contribution
• Self-manage smaller projects
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients around timelines and work effort
• Follow company best processes, practices and tools and support usage within the project team

Technology

• Continually build your expertise in various design and development tools (e.g Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, & variety of rapid authoring tools such as Articulate 360 & Vyond)

Your Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences required
• Strong writing skills; ability to simplify and communicate complex information
• 2-3 years of learning, training, and development experience considered an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with Articulate Suite an asset
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, and to work independently and collaborate in a high-performance team environment with demanding deadlines
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking
• Demonstrated ability navigating ambiguity and a commitment to continuous learning

About Metrix
Metrix provides strategy and design solutions that make change happen. We’re a Toronto-based agency that provides services in relation to Learning & Development and Healthcare Marketing. We guide people and organizations towards a better future by providing innovative and effective learning and marketing solutions.

From custom workplace learning solutions to strategic healthcare marketing consultation with accompanying impactful tools, we assist our clients in reaching their goals. Everything we create is ultra-custom and built in a strong partnership with our clients, so that they can each meet their specific and unique business objectives.

We are proudly a People First company, and an equal opportunity employer. We know that a diverse team makes us stronger. This includes diversity of individual identities, as well as of thought, opinion, and skill sets. We take action to create an inclusive and equitable workplace and community. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this role or another role.

We seek out input, support, and feedback from diverse stakeholders to get the best results. We also aim to work with organizations that share our strong commitments to driving equity and equality.

We encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply, and to please let us know if you need any type of accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

We are committed to our team’s wellbeing and trust our people to get their job done from where they feel happiest and most productive. We have several perks our staff can enjoy as well, which include benefits from day one, extra paid time-off allotments, career development opportunities, and more.

All interviews will take place over the phone/video.

Our Values
People First
Accountable Always
Strength through Diversity
Time Matters
A Step Ahead

Company Description

About Metrix\nMetrix provides strategy and design solutions that make change happen. We’re a Toronto-based agency that provides services in relation to Learning & Development and Healthcare Marketing. We guide people and organizations towards a better future by providing innovative and effective learning and marketing solutions. \n\nFrom custom workplace learning solutions to strategic healthcare marketing consultation with accompanying impactful tools, we assist our clients in reaching their goals. Everything we create is ultra-custom and built in a strong partnership with our clients, so that they can each meet their specific and unique business objectives.\n\nWe are proudly a People First company, and an equal opportunity employer. We know that a diverse team makes us stronger. This includes diversity of individual identities, as well as of thought, opinion, and skill sets. We take action to create an inclusive and equitable workplace and community. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this role or another role. \n\nWe seek out input, support, and feedback from diverse stakeholders to get the best results. We also aim to work with organizations that share our strong commitments to driving equity and equality. \n\nWe encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply, and to please let us know if you need any type of accommodation throughout the recruitment process. \n\nWe are committed to our team’s wellbeing and trust our people to get their job done from where they feel happiest and most productive. We have several perks our staff can enjoy as well, which include benefits from day one, extra paid time-off allotments, career development opportunities, and more. \n\nAll interviews will take place over the phone/video. \n\nOur Values \nPeople First \nAccountable Always \nStrength through Diversity \nTime Matters \nA Step Ahead