Job Title: Scientific Writer, Radioconjugate Discovery
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Onsite 5 days/week
Introduction
AstraZeneca's Radioconjugate (RC) Discovery team is at the forefront of developing next-generation targeted radiotherapeutics. We are seeking a Scientific Writer to serve as a core enabler of the group's scientific communication, knowledge synthesis, and publication activities. This role will combine rigorous literature and landscape research with high-quality scientific writing, presentation creation and visual communication to support the RC Discovery team's internal decision-making, external visibility, and scientific impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct structured research of the scientific literature, patent filings, conference abstracts and presentations, and press releases on topics of strategic interest to RC Discovery, using competitive intelligence tools and databases
- Synthesize findings into clear, actionable slide decks and written summaries for presentation to scientists and leaders within RC Discovery
- Monitor developments across relevant therapeutic areas, isotopes, targeting modalities, and competitor programs to ensure the team maintains current awareness
- Respond to ad hoc research requests from RC Discovery leaders, delivering timely and well-organized outputs
- Prepare high-quality slide decks for internal presentations, governance meetings, and cross-functional forums on behalf of RC Discovery scientists
- Design and produce scientific posters for internal and external conferences (e.g., SNMMI, EANM, AACR, …)
- Create graphical abstracts, mechanistic schemas, data visualizations, and infographics that communicate complex radiochemistry and biology concepts with clarity and visual impact
- Establish and maintain standardized templates to ensure consistency and professionalism across all group outputs
- Edit, format, and coordinate the submission of manuscripts authored by scientists within the group
- Manage the journal submission process end-to-end, including correspondence with editors, coordination of reviewer responses, and preparation of revised manuscripts
- Support figure preparation and ensure compliance with journal-specific formatting and style requirements
- Track publication timelines and maintain a publications pipeline for the group
- Write decision-support documents, project summaries, and stage-gate documentation to support RC Discovery's portfolio progression
- Prepare internal scientific reports that distill complex datasets or landscape analyses into structured narratives for senior collaborators
- Contribute to the preparation of materials for governance reviews and investment cases as needed
Essential Requirements
- Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, nuclear medicine, biology, or a related field)
- Demonstrated experience in scientific writing, medical writing, or scientific communications within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or academic research environment
- Strong literature research skills, including proficiency with scientific databases (e.g., PubMed, SciFinder, Espacenet/patent databases) and the ability to efficiently extract, critically evaluate, and synthesize information from diverse sources
- Excellent visual communication skills, with proven ability to create clear, compelling figures, schemas, and data visualizations using tools such as PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, BioRender, or equivalent
- Publication track record or experience managing the manuscript preparation and journal submission process
- Outstanding written and verbal communication in English, with strong attention to detail and the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences (bench scientists, leadership, external conferences)
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced research environment
- Collaborative approach, with comfort working across multidisciplinary teams and engaging proactively with scientists to understand their communication needs
Desirable Requirements
- Prior experience in radioconjugates, radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear medicine, or targeted therapeutics
- Familiarity with competitive intelligence tools and platforms (e.g., Cortellis, Citeline, PatSnap, or similar)
- Experience with data visualization software beyond PowerPoint (e.g., Prism, R/ggplot, Python/matplotlib)
- Knowledge of the drug discovery and development process, including stage-gate frameworks
- Experience preparing materials for regulatory or governance decision points
- Poster or presentation design for major scientific conferences
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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing [email protected].
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Annual base salary for this position ranges from 108,713.60 to 142,686.60.
AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.
In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.
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