About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Medical Director (Promotional Medical Education) based in Canada.
This is an opportunity to lead the development of high-impact medical education and scientific communications across healthcare and life sciences. You will combine scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and compelling storytelling to create accurate, engaging, and compliant medical content.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of medical writers across assigned therapeutic areas and client accounts
- Review, edit, and provide strategic guidance on medical content to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, clarity, and alignment with client objectives
- Serve as a key medical advisor to clients, contributing to medical communication strategies
- Act as a primary medical point of contact for assigned clients
- Ensure medical deliverables meet applicable client requirements, industry standards, regulatory expectations, and quality standards
- Partner with account and project leads to understand project scope and status
- Contribute medical expertise to new business opportunities, including proposal development, presentations, and client pitches
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in healthcare communications within an agency environment
- Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related discipline; a PhD, MD, or PharmD is preferred
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills
- Strategic and analytical mindset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat
- Familiarity with online proofing platforms such as Workfront Proof or Ziflow and content management platforms such as Veeva Vault
- Experience using AI tools and resources
Conditions
- Posted pay range of $100,000–$125,000 USD
- Comprehensive benefits and perks tailored to the employee's region
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Mental wellness coaching and support
- Access to more than 13,000 online learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning
- Remote work flexibility for eligible employees in Canada