Medical Communications Director

Salary Range: 110000 to 150000 (Currency: CAD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Open Vacancy: This role is a current, active position and we are accepting applications.

Our client, a Life Sciences consultancy, is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Medical Communications Director to help expand the agency’s service offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in scientific and clinical writing, experience in HCP and patient education, expertise in digital communications, a client-focused approach, and the ability to present and interpret data with impact.

This role will have three primary areas of focus:

1. Provide scientific and medical writing services across multiple projects and program types.

2. Oversee and manage outsourced medical writing support.

3. Provide therapeutic leadership and expertise to internal teams, healthcare professionals, and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:
• Ensure integration of brand strategy, client insights, and continuity of messaging and therapeutic data across a range of documents and programs (e.g., meeting reports, education programs, practice assessments, feasibility assessments, steering committee assignments).
• Support content accuracy for layout, production, and delivery of digital projects.
• Develop scientific/medical content for proposals and business development opportunities.
• Manage content creation and quality for assigned projects, including freelance writers.
• Manage Scientific Planning Committees for program development.
• Provide guidance on accreditation requirements and processes (e.g., CCCEP, CFPC, Royal College).
• Monitor emerging therapeutics and market developments to inform client work and business growth.
• Develop meeting and workshop outputs/reports as defined in project scope.
Business Development:
• Identify new opportunities with clients and in new therapeutic areas.
• Source and prepare grant submissions.
• Contribute to proposals and pitches for new projects and service offerings.
Program Delivery & Oversight:
• Develop frameworks, templates, and style guides for editorial content.
• Train and enforce editorial guidelines across internal and external writers.
• Manage briefing, sourcing, and oversight of freelance medical writers.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality reports, project outputs, and educational content within timelines and budgets.
• Research and source tools, reports, and templates to enhance service offerings.
Stakeholder & KOL Relations:
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and stakeholder organizations in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Support engagement, training, and mentoring of staff.
• Create partnership opportunities that align with future initiatives.
Client Services:
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through proactive communication and delivery excellence.
• Act as a trusted partner by addressing client needs promptly and thoroughly.
• Develop required documents for client coordination, facilitation, and reporting.

Growth & Leadership:

• Build and lead a team of direct reports.
• Identify and develop new service offerings in line with market opportunities.
• Integrate evidence and insights into strategic planning to support business growth.
• Contribute to the evolution of continuing education and digital learning offerings.
• Participate in revenue growth opportunities tied to grant and business development success.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related healthcare field required; PhD or Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in medical communications, scientific writing, or related areas, including experience within a medical communications agency environment.
• Experience managing medical writers and overseeing scientific content development across a range of medical communications deliverables.
• Strong understanding of accreditation processes, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements within the healthcare/pharmaceutical landscape.
• Proven track record of client service, strategic insight, and successful project delivery.
• Excellent scientific writing, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.