Director, Scientific Services – Med Comms
Red Nucleus
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Canada
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Job Level
About the role
- Lead one or more large/high-complexity accounts; define and drive integrated medical/scientific communication strategies (publication planning, communications tactics)
- Serve as principal scientific contact for client stakeholders and clinical leads; align scientific strategy to brand priorities
- Oversee high-quality content across manuscripts, congress materials, training content, digital assets, and MLR-regulated materials
- Conduct detailed scientific reviews for accuracy, alignment, and stylistic consistency
- Lead/defend submissions in MLR systems; resolve scientific issues independently
- Lead scientific discussions, workshops, speaker trainings, and advisory boards; represent the organization externally
- Manage 3–5 direct reports; conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and guide career development
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field preferred (eg, MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD)
- ~6+ years’ medical communications/medical writing experience, including multi-asset or multi-account leadership and scientific team oversight
- ~2+ years’ people management and coaching experience
- Excellence in scientific writing, editing, and data interpretation
- Strong understanding of clinical research and regulatory landscape
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, graphic and image generations software, and collaboration platforms
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Remote/hybrid based on location; occasional overnight travel (up to ~20%)
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
medical communicationsmedical writingscientific writingeditingdata interpretationpublication planningcommunications tacticsscientific reviewsMLR systemsclinical research
Soft Skills
leadershippeople managementcoachingperformance evaluationgoal settingcareer developmentcommunicationworkshop facilitationadvisory board representationstrategic alignment
Certifications
MScPhDPharmDMD