Medical Communications Director

AIP Connect; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A Life Sciences consultancy in Toronto is seeking a Medical Communications Director to expand service offerings. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in scientific writing and client management. Key responsibilities include overseeing projects, developing content, and strengthening client relationships. Candidates must possess an advanced degree in life sciences and a minimum of 6–7 years in medical communications. The role offers a salary range of $110,000 to $130,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–7 years of experience in medical communications or scientific writing.
• Experience in managing medical writers and content development.
• Strong understanding of accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and medical writing services across multiple projects.
• Oversee and manage outsourced medical writing support.
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through proactive communication.

Skills

Strategic insight

Scientific writing

Client service

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

Open Vacancy:

This role is a current, active position and we are accepting applications.

Our client, a Life Sciences consultancy, is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Medical Communications Director to help expand the agency’s service offerings. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in scientific and clinical writing, experience in HCP and patient education, expertise in digital communications, a client-focused approach, and the ability to present and interpret data with impact.

This role will have three primary areas of focus:

1. Provide scientific and medical writing services across multiple projects and program types.

2. Oversee and manage outsourced medical writing support.

3. Provide therapeutic leadership and expertise to internal teams, healthcare professionals, and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

• Ensure integration of brand strategy, client insights, and continuity of messaging and therapeutic data across a range of documents and programs (e.g., meeting reports, education programs, practice assessments, feasibility assessments, steering committee assignments).
• Support content accuracy for layout, production, and delivery of digital projects.
• Develop scientific/medical content for proposals and business development opportunities.
• Manage content creation and quality for assigned projects, including freelance writers.
• Manage Scientific Planning Committees for program development.
• Provide guidance on accreditation requirements and processes (e.g., CCCEP, CFPC, Royal College).
• Monitor emerging therapeutics and market developments to inform client work and business growth.
• Develop meeting and workshop outputs/reports as defined in project scope.

Business Development:

• Identify new opportunities with clients and in new therapeutic areas.
• Source and prepare grant submissions.
• Contribute to proposals and pitches for new projects and service offerings.

Program Delivery & Oversight:

• Develop frameworks, templates, and style guides for editorial content.
• Train and enforce editorial guidelines across internal and external writers.
• Manage briefing, sourcing, and oversight of freelance medical writers.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality reports, project outputs, and educational content within timelines and budgets.
• Research and source tools, reports, and templates to enhance service offerings.

Stakeholder & KOL Relations:

• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and stakeholder organizations in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Support engagement, training, and mentoring of staff.
• Create partnership opportunities that align with future initiatives.

Client Services:

• Maintain and strengthen client relationships through proactive communication and delivery excellence.
• Act as a trusted partner by addressing client needs promptly and thoroughly.
• Develop required documents for client coordination, facilitation, and reporting.

Growth & Leadership:

• Build and lead a team of direct reports.
• Identify and develop new service offerings in line with market opportunities.
• Integrate evidence and insights into strategic planning to support business growth.
• Contribute to the evolution of continuing education and digital learning offerings.
• Participate in revenue growth opportunities tied to grant and business development success.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related healthcare field is required.
• Minimum 6–7 years of experience in medical communications, scientific writing, or related areas, including experience within a medical communications agency environment.
• Experience managing medical writers and scientific content development.
• Strong understanding of accreditation processes and compliance requirements.
• Proven track record of client service, strategic insight, and project delivery.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

$110,000 - $130,000 a year

AIP Connect believes in equal opportunity. Our recruitment consultants are committed to inclusive recruitment and selection practices and will not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Accessibility: If you need any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.

Posted Salary: Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and training. This range reflects base salary only and does not include eligibility for bonus program or other benefits.

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