Scientific Writer, Radioconjugate Discovery

Location  Hamilton, Ontario

Onsite 5 days/week

Job Title  Scientific Writer, Radio conjugate Discovery

Introduction  AstraZeneca's Radio conjugate (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., Pub Med, Sci Finder, 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, Bio Render, 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 radio conjugates, radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear…