Director, Scientific Services

Red Nucleus

. Lead scientific strategy for large, complex accounts .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 CA$150,000 - CA$155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading scientific strategy and managing complex accounts while ensuring compliance with publication standards and regulatory guidelines. Proven ability to mentor teams, drive continuous improvement, and build strong client relationships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Communications ExperienceScientific Writing and EditingPeople Management and LeadershipMLR Review Process SupportProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Scientific Strategy DevelopmentPublication Standards KnowledgeData Interpretation SkillsMedical Education Content DevelopmentCongress Materials Creation

Soft Skills

Client LeadershipPresentation SkillsFacilitation CapabilitiesOrganizational SkillsTime Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCollaboration Tools

Industry Keywords

Medical WritingClinical ResearchRegulatory EnvironmentQuality StandardsScientific Workflows

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead scientific strategy for large, complex accounts
Develop and guide integrated publication and medical communication plans
Serve as the primary scientific advisor to clients and internal stakeholders
Align scientific recommendations with brand objectives and evidence needs
Establish scientific best practices and quality standards across teams
Oversee development of manuscripts, congress materials, medical education, digital content, and MLR-reviewed assets
Ensure scientific accuracy, medical relevance, and adherence to client, journal, and industry guidelines
Lead scientific reviews and provide strategic direction on content quality
Support and defend materials through MLR review processes and resolve scientific challenges
Lead scientific discussions, workshops, advisory boards, and training programs
Build trusted client relationships and represent the organization as a scientific expert
Contribute to proposals, pitches, scoping, forecasting, and business development activities
Manage and mentor a team of 3-5 writers and/or Associate Scientific Directors
Conduct performance reviews, establish development goals, and support career growth
Identify capability gaps and create training and development plans
Support resource planning, project scoping, and risk management
Contribute to recruitment and talent development efforts
Ensure compliance with internal processes, documentation standards, and quality systems
Drive continuous improvement of scientific workflows and team efficiencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of medical communications or medical writing experience
Experience leading complex accounts and multi-channel scientific communications programs
2+ years of people management, coaching, and team leadership experience
Exceptional scientific writing, editing, and data interpretation skills
Deep understanding of publication standards, clinical research, and the regulatory environment
Strong client leadership, presentation, and facilitation capabilities
Experience supporting MLR review processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills