
Director of Medical Communications
MolecuLight
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Canada
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About the role
- 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
- 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
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
- Bonuses
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
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