Director of Medical Communications

MolecuLight

Director of Medical Communications at MolecuLight Inc. responsible for key clinical messaging and scientific publications.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ownership of MolecuLight’s clinical evidence
Maintain a compendium of MolecuLight publications and distill key messages and proof points
Continuously analyze available evidence, identifying evidence gaps/emerging needs and opportunities for further investigation or evidence
Serve as subject matter expert (SME) to other areas of organization, including Marketing, Reimbursement, Regulatory and Quality
Strategize and execute publication-related deliverables and foster KOL/investigator relationships
Strategize aims / content / messaging of clinical studies (internal and investigator-initiated [IIT]), conference materials, and post-publication collateral to align with business objectives
Advance the progress of IITs, coordinate exchange of clinical data, and/or conduct data analyses of investigator-initiated studies.
Work proactively to ensure planned clinical investigations are aligned with business objectives and results are disseminated promptly
Create or oversee the creation of manuscript outlines, manuscript preparation and submission through final acceptance/proofs
Communicate study findings and value to the organization
Create / oversee evidence content and messaging to support internal business areas
Provide evidence points, publication summaries, and references, serving as subject matter expert for review of scientific accuracy and messaging alignment
Handle aspects of conference participation including identifying /preparing KOL speakers and submitting and developing congress materials (abstracts, posters, and presentations)
Ensure operational excellence and quality control
Comply with all rules and regulations, organizational policies, and Quality Management System.
Contribute to, own, and lead projects with smooth and timely completion
Ensure evidence is presented in a clear, complete, accurate, and concise manner and that statements / conclusions are accurate, balanced, and supported by appropriate data and regulatory claims
Contribute to improvements, escalate issues and risks, solve problems and suggest opportunities where appropriate
Possess overarching view of product evidence and external environment (including competitors) with ability to participate effectively in the scientific data disclosure planning
Support Medical Affairs and CMO objectives.
Support division in all assigned areas as well as division team members.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Postgraduate degree in applicable scientific, health, medical communications, or tech related field (MSc (health sciences or clinical), PhD, MD, PharmD)
Significant (5+ years) experience in medical communications positions and scientific writing including primary author of peer-reviewed clinical publications and distillation of scientific content for external audiences.
Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, direct, and oversee projects and medical writers in producing peer-reviewed clinical publications, collaborate with cross-functional teams and clinicians professionally and with business acumen.
Excellent project management command with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver on time to a high professional quality.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Oriented to process, problem-solving, decision-making, and analytics.
High computer literacy including proficiency with MS office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), reference management software (EndNote, Mendeley).
Superior skill in slide deck design and collateral creation.
Expertise or familiarity with databases, diagnostics, imaging, microbiology, statistical analysis of clinical data, regulatory bodies strongly desired.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
Bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

scientific writingproject managementdata analysisclinical publicationsevidence synthesisstatistical analysismedical communicationsmanuscript preparationKOL relationship managementregulatory compliance

Soft Skills

communication skillsattention to detailorganizational skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingcollaborationbusiness acumenstrategic thinkingleadershiptime management

Certifications

MScPhDMDPharmD