Scientific Director (Medical Publications)
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CanadaFull-TimeDirector
Salary152,000 - 173,000 CAD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementPeople ManagementStakeholder management
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc preferred), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 6+ years of experience in medical communications or medical writing, with exposure to multi-account or high-complexity project leadership.
- At least 2+ years of people management and team leadership experience.
- Strong expertise in scientific writing, data interpretation, and editorial excellence across medical publications.
- Deep understanding of clinical research, regulatory frameworks, and publication guidelines (GPP, ICMJE, etc.).
- Proven ability to lead client engagements, facilitate scientific discussions, and present complex data effectively.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with experience contributing to account growth and scientific strategy development.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with scientific/medical communication tools and platforms.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end scientific and medical communication strategies across large, complex accounts, including publication planning and integrated communication initiatives.
- Serve as the primary scientific expert for client stakeholders, ensuring alignment between medical strategy, brand objectives, and scientific integrity.
- Oversee development and review of high-quality scientific content including manuscripts, congress materials, training content, and MLR-regulated assets.
- Ensure adherence to publication standards and industry guidelines such as GPP, ICMJE, and PhRMA requirements.
- Lead scientific review processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with journal, congress, and client-specific standards.
- Manage client engagement activities including workshops, advisory boards, speaker training, and scientific presentations.
- Support business growth through scientific input in proposals, pitches, and strategic account development.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of scientific writers and associate scientific directors, including performance management and career development.
- Oversee operational planning, resource allocation, and workflow optimization across assigned accounts.
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of all scientific outputs.
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