Position Description: Scientific Director

Are you proactive, results-oriented, with demonstrated communication skills and a passion for learning? If so, a position at MEDUCOM is right for you!

MEDUCOM is a full-service, integrated healthcare communications agency, which conceptualizes and delivers pharmaceutical marketing, medical advertising and healthcare education services. MEDUCOM has established a leadership position in Canada as strategic consultants and communication strategists who excel at delivering quality programs and services valued by leading pharmaceutical companies and physicians across Canada.

Job Description

As a Scientific Director at MEDUCOM, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team focused on developing and delivering high quality healthcare communications. You will be responsible for medical writing, marketing and content development across a breadth of therapeutic areas and in a variety of formats. In this role, you will also monitor industry trends to support new business endeavours and oversee junior employees’ work to ensure scientific accuracy, appropriate story flow and strategic insights are highlighted in deliverables.

Primary Accountabilities

Act as the Strategic Lead on turnkey projects, overseeing project management and both medical and client service team members, while ensuring strategic thought is integrated in all project elements

• Provide project-related feedback to junior staff and liaise with managers to ensure improvement of team

Act as the medical writer on scientifically challenging or complex projects (e.g. manuscript, data analysis, complicated educational programs)

• Leverage high level of scientific expertise and ability to quickly immerse oneself in a therapeutic area to deliver content with the utmost quality and efficiency

Support with reviewing junior employee work for quality, medical accuracy and strategic thinking

• Conducted medical reviews for respective team or “squad” focused on less strategically complex pieces (e.g. SMART reports, Train-the-Trainer agendas, other turnkey projects)

Support pipeline updates to identify emerging products of interest for MEDUCOM, evaluating industry trends and suggesting key strategies to inform new business discussions and client-engagement strategy

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of agency experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• A graduate degree in the biological or life sciences (i.e. biology, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology)
• Polished oral and written communication skills that allow you to relate easily to a variety of professionals
• Strategic and technical writing ability, with a high attention to detail
• Excellent research capabilities and a strong aptitude for learning
• Ability to develop meaningful personal relationships with clients and establish yourself as a trusted partner
• Superior organizational and proven time management skills – ability to prioritize effectively
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills in a creative, dynamic, multitasking environment
• Superior computer software knowledge application and skills in programs including (but not limited to) Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and digital media platforms. Understanding of SPSS and EndNote is advantageous.
• Energy, motivation and an adaptable, ‘can-do’ attitude along with the perseverance and patience to bring programs to successful completion on time
• Bilingualism (English and French) is preferred

What can you expect from MEDUCOM?

• An enthusiastic and dynamic culture, with flexibility that supports work-life integration
• A commitment to mentorship that fosters professional development and career growth
• Empowerment to be a decision-maker, and make a significant impact within a nimble organization

If you possess the above qualifications, and can demonstrate a proven track record of success, leadership and commitment to excellence, please provide a copy of your cover letter and resume. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Guelph, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Master's Degree (required)

Experience:

• pharma agency: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guelph, ON