Vice President, Medical Services

EPM Scientific; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical communications agency is seeking a Vice President - Medical Communications to lead strategic scientific initiatives with a focus on oncology. This role requires a PhD, MD, or PharmD and a minimum of 10 years of experience in a medical communications agency. The successful candidate will provide scientific leadership and oversee promotional medical communications programs, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in a medical communications agency with a strong track record.
• Proven leadership experience managing scientific teams and client relationships at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership and strategic oversight for oncology-focused promotional medical communications programs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead development of scientific platforms and narratives.
• Oversee creation and review of high-quality deliverables.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Mentor and develop medical writers and scientific staff.
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations.

Skills

scientific leadership

strategic oversight

team management

Education

PhD, MD, or PharmD

Job description

This range is provided by EPM Scientific. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Vice President - Medical Communications & Medical Writing at EPM Scientific

Location: Remote (Ontario, Canada)
Industry: Promotional Medical Communications/Marketing

About the Role
My client is an award winning, women-owned agency looking to bring on a Vice President, Medical Services to lead strategic scientific initiatives within the promotional/marketing space of medical communications, with a primary focus on heme/oncology. This senior leadership role will drive scientific excellence, strategic insight, and innovation across client engagements, ensuring impactful communication solutions that advance healthcare brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership and strategic oversight for oncology-focused promotional medical communications programs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (account, creative, strategy) to deliver integrated solutions that balance scientific rigor with creative impact.
• Lead development of scientific platforms, lexicons, and narratives that shape brand positioning and drive adoption among healthcare professionals.
• Oversee creation and review of high-quality deliverables, including slide decks, symposia content, advisory board materials, and digital engagement tools.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, offering strategic recommendations grounded in data and compliance standards.
• Mentor and develop medical writers and scientific staff, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and best practices in promotional medical communications.

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or PharmD required.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in a medical communications agency, with a strong track record in the promotional/marketing space.
• Proven leadership experience managing scientific teams and client relationships at a senior level.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing

Industries

Advertising Services