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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Master’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Lead medical and scientific strategy for healthcare communications programs, and develop and review scientific, medical, and educational content. Mentor junior team members, partner with clients and internal teams, support complex deliverables, and contribute scientific insight to business growth.
Job details
Medical Lead | Medical Communications We’re partnering with a full-service healthcare communications agency looking to add a Medical Advisor to its growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong scientific background who enjoys being hands-on with content but is ready to take on greater ownership across medical strategy, client relationships, and team mentorship. The Role As Medical Advisor, you’ll act as a strategic scientific lead across a variety of healthcare communications programs. You’ll work closely with Medical, Client Services, and Project Management teams to ensure scientific accuracy while bringing strategic thinking to each deliverable. You’ll be responsible for: Leading the medical and scientific strategy across complex MedComms projects Developing and reviewing scientific, medical, and educational content Reviewing junior team members' work for scientific accuracy, quality, and strategic thinking Mentoring junior medical team members and providing ongoing project feedback Working directly with clients and establishing yourself as a trusted scientific partner Quickly developing expertise across new therapeutic areas Supporting complex deliverables including manuscripts, data analysis, and medical education programs Monitoring industry trends, emerging products, and scientific developments Contributing scientific and strategic insight to new business and client growth initiatives What We’re Looking For 3+ years of agency or pharmaceutical industry experience Graduate degree in biological or life sciences such as biology, biochemistry, physiology, or pharmacology Strong medical/scientific writing and content development experience Ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, compelling communications Strong client-facing communication skills High attention to detail and scientific accuracy Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior team members is highly valued English/French bilingualism is a plus Why Consider This Opportunity? You’ll be joining a collaborative, nimble environment where Medical team members have the opportunity to influence both the scientific work and broader strategy. The organization places a strong emphasis on mentorship, professional development, flexibility, and giving employees room to make decisions and have an impact. Interested in learning more? Apply directly or reach out to me for a confidential conversation.
What you’ll do
Lead medical and scientific strategy for healthcare communications programs, and develop and review scientific, medical, and educational content. Mentor junior team members, partner with clients and internal teams, support complex deliverables, and contribute scientific insight to business growth.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of agency or pharmaceutical industry experience and a graduate degree in a biological or life science field. Candidates should have strong scientific writing, client communication, and project management skills; experience mentoring or reviewing junior colleagues is valued.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Flexible Work Environment
Listed skills
- Client Relationship Management · Preferred
- Project management · Preferred
- Data analysis · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
- Multitasking · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Medical Strategy
- Scientific Writing
- Medical Communications
- Content Development
- Scientific Content Review
- Client Relationship Management
- Mentoring
- Project Management
- Scientific Accuracy
- Medical Education
- Data Analysis
- Manuscript Development
- Therapeutic Area Research
- Strategic Thinking
- Communication
- Multitasking
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Marketing
- Management & Leadership
- Creative & Media