Director, Scientific Services – Canada

Prime Global

. Act as a strategic advisor to clients, shaping communication strategies, challenging thinking, and strengthening long-term partnerships .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in healthcare agency leadership, with a strong focus on scientific oversight, client strategy development, and compliance standards. Proven ability to drive business growth through innovative solutions and effective team management.

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Healthcare Agency ExperienceScientific LeadershipMedical WritingClient Relationship ManagementFinancial Planning

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Hard Skills

Medical WritingScientific LeadershipProposal DevelopmentCompliance StandardsResource PlanningData InterpretationProject ManagementForecastingOmnichannel SolutionsAI Integration

Soft Skills

LeadershipMotivational SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Life Sciences DegreeHigher Degree (Masters, PhD, or MD)

Industry Keywords

Medical CommunicationsClient ServicesStrategic AdvisorBusiness DevelopmentSOPsTherapeutic AreasInnovation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a strategic advisor to clients, shaping communication strategies, challenging thinking, and strengthening long-term partnerships
Play a key role in business growth and innovation by shaping proposals and pitches, identifying new opportunities, and integrating AI and omnichannel solutions into client strategies
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of client strategy and lead planning discussions that add measurable value
Promote compliance standards and perform audits to ensure Prime and client SOPs and industry regulations are met
Collaborate with client services leads to optimize resources, workflows, and processes
Provide scientific oversight of project progress and risks, supporting account leads with challenge identification and escalation
Provide senior review and guidance on scientific content, messaging, and data interpretation
Contribute scientific input to creative concepts and designs, approving final materials for production or submission
Partner with the Client Services Director to support financial planning and forecasting
Support sustained business growth in partnership with the Client Services Director, VP, and Business Development colleagues
Champion team engagement, motivation, and positive culture
Model effective people management through regular 1:1s, mentoring, development, goal setting, and performance reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10 years’ healthcare agency experience in senior roles
A life sciences degree, ideally combined with a higher degree (science Masters, PhD, or MD)
Proven track record in leading and developing scientific/editorial teams within a medical communications agency
Extensive medical writing and scientific leadership experience across a broad range of projects and therapeutic areas
Demonstrated commercial and financial awareness, including experience contributing to forecasting, resource planning, and business performance
Strong leadership and motivational skills
Experience building and maintaining senior client relationships, including leading strategic discussions and identifying growth opportunities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to clients
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
Awareness of innovation in medical communications, including AI and omnichannel approaches