Scientific Director, Medical Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Lead and cultivate scientific teams to produce intricate, high-quality scientific content that aligns with client goals.

• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Control (QC) standards, and scientific review practices are consistently implemented, taking responsibility for quality benchmarks, scientific approvals, and overall excellence in delivery.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by shaping communication strategies, providing strategic insights, and fostering long-term partnerships.

• Oversee content development, guiding scientific messaging and data interpretation while ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs.

• Enhance team performance, resource management, and operational efficiency across various accounts.

• Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities for organic expansion, supporting new business initiatives, and offering innovative solutions to clients, including AI and omnichannel strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred qualifications include a Doctoral-level degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) or a Master of Science in a relevant discipline.

• Significant experience in medical communications, medical education, medical affairs, pharmaceutical marketing, scientific content development, or related fields.

• Proven ability to lead, build, and develop scientific/editorial teams within a medical communications agency environment.

• Extensive medical writing and scientific leadership experience across a wide range of projects and therapeutic areas.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and developing communication strategies.

• Experience in crafting and presenting new business proposals and pitches.

• Strong background in scientific quality control, review processes, and final sign-off responsibilities.

• Experience in managing delivery across accounts, including resource allocation, timelines, and quality outcomes.

• Exceptional organizational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in presenting to clients and collaborating with thought leaders and subject matter experts.

• Comprehensive knowledge of compliance standards, industry guidelines, and regulations.

• Ability to promote a culture of creativity, curiosity, and innovation in medical communications concerning AI and omnichannel strategies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off.

• Remote Work options.

• 401k plan with company matching.

• Supplemental Benefits available.