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Director, Medical Communications

Director, Medical Communications

sixsense strategy groupNot Specified, Ontario (ON), Canada
29 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Us

At Sixsense Strategy Group, we partner with leading life sciences companies to transform scientific insight into strategic impact. Our work spans Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Patient Services-and we bring clarity, creativity, and collaboration to every engagement.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Director, Medical Communications to lead and grow our Medical Communications service line. This role is ideal for a seasoned medical communications professional with strong scientific acumen, leadership experience, and a passion for building client relationships and high-performing teams. As Director, you'll lead strategic accounts, mentor and grow a multidisciplinary team, and shape the future of our scientific communications offering.

What You'll Do

  • Serve as the senior lead on key client accounts, providing strategic direction and scientific oversight across a range of therapeutic areas and deliverables
  • Build, mentor, and lead a growing team of medical writers, managers, and scientific communicators
  • Lead scientific and editorial excellence, ensuring all content meets the highest standards for accuracy, relevance, and impact
  • Guide and review development of high-value content (e.g., medical education, training, publications, scientific platforms, congress materials, etc.)
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Project Management, Analytics, and Strategy to deliver integrated solutions
  • Contribute to business development through proposal development, pitching, and expanding existing client relationships
  • Provide strategic input into service line growth, innovation, and operational effectiveness
  • Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and evolving client needs in the Medical Affairs space

What We're Looking For

  • Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, or MSc required)
  • 8+ years of experience in medical communications, scientific affairs, or related roles in pharma, biotech, or consulting
  • Proven leadership experience, including team management, client strategy, and scientific oversight
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to grow client relationships and identify new opportunities
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing complex, multi-stream projects
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
  • A collaborative leader who leads with integrity, curiosity, and vision

    • Why You'll Love Working Here

  • A culture that values integrity, achievement, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking
  • Opportunities to shape and lead a growing service line within a fast-paced consulting environment
  • Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
  • Competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, and professional development funding
  • Comprehensive health benefits and generous vacation policies
  • A high-performing, supportive, and connected team

    • Sixsense is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Please advise us if you require an accommodation. We are a Herspiegel Company with operations in Canada and the United States.

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