Director, Medical Communications

sixsense strategy group; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in life sciences is seeking a Director of Medical Communications to lead their service line. This role involves managing key client accounts, mentoring a team, and ensuring high standards in scientific communications. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree and significant experience in medical communications, with a focus on client relationship management and team leadership.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous vacation policies

Professional development funding

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in medical communications or related roles.
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and client strategies.
• Strong business acumen and ability to grow client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic accounts and mentor a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure scientific and editorial excellence in all content.
• Contribute to business development and service line growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Scientific Oversight

Communication

Team Management

Education

PhD, PharmD, or MSc in Life Sciences

Job description

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At Sixsense Strategy Group, we partner with leading life sciences companies to transform scientific insight into strategic impact. Our work spans Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Patient Services—and we bring clarity, creativity, and collaboration to every engagement.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Director, Medical Communications to lead and grow our Medical Communications service line. This role is ideal for a seasoned medical communications professional with strong scientific acumen, leadership experience, and a passion for building client relationships and high-performing teams. As Director, you’ll lead strategic accounts, mentor and grow a multidisciplinary team, and shape the future of our scientific communications offering.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the senior lead on key client accounts, providing strategic direction and scientific oversight across a range of therapeutic areas and deliverables
• Build, mentor, and lead a growing team of medical writers, managers, and scientific communicators
• Lead scientific and editorial excellence, ensuring all content meets the highest standards for accuracy, relevance, and impact
• Guide and review development of high-value content (e.g., medical education, training, publications, scientific platforms, congress materials, etc.)
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Project Management, Analytics, and Strategy to deliver integrated solutions
• Contribute to business development through proposal development, pitching, and expanding existing client relationships
• Provide strategic input into service line growth, innovation, and operational effectiveness
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and evolving client needs in the Medical Affairs space

What We’re Looking For

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, or MSc required)
• 8+ years of experience in medical communications, scientific affairs, or related roles in pharma, biotech, or consulting
• Proven leadership experience, including team management, client strategy, and scientific oversight
• Strong business acumen and the ability to grow client relationships and identify new opportunities
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing complex, multi-stream projects
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative leader who leads with integrity, curiosity, and vision

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A culture that values integrity, achievement, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking
• Opportunities to shape and lead a growing service line within a fast-paced consulting environment
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• Competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, and professional development funding
• Comprehensive health benefits and generous vacation policies
• A high-performing, supportive, and connected team

Sixsense is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please advise us if you require an accommodation. We are a Herspiegel Company with operations in Canada and the United States.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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