General Summary

MolecuLight Inc. is a Medical device company in Toronto, specializing in point-of-care diagnostic imaging, developing a handheld optical imaging platform. MolecuLight’s products are imaging systems with primary applications in bacterial imaging and measurements for wound care. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Director, Medical Communications to join our team.

Reporting to Senior Director, Medical Affairs, the Medical Communications Director (MCD) owns, manages and builds the body of evidence and related IP, discerning and creating key clinical messaging and proof points for MolecuLight Inc that supports product use and value to internal and external stakeholders. This position functions to identify, develop and translate complex and extensive evidence into clear, accurate, compelling messaging that corresponds to product advancement, underscoring or defining its clinical utility and competitive positioning.

The MCD is responsible for producing high quality clinical/scientific publications as well as performing critical evaluation and analysis of scientific literature, and subsequent strategic dissemination to areas such as sales, marketing, reimbursement and product development. The MCD identifies proof points, speakers, and messages that effectively communicate and amplify the value of scientific evidence through multiple channels such as speaking engagements, provider information sharing, conferences, webinars and websites. The MCD supervises medical writers and works in close collaboration with the Clinical Trials Department to support the conceptualization of clinical investigations, data analysis and results dissemination both internally and with external KOLs. Externally, the MCD develops and maintains relationships with groups, associations, and clinician experts.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ownership of MolecuLight’s clinical evidence
• Maintain a compendium of MolecuLight publications and distill key messages and proof points
• Continuously analyze available evidence, identifying evidence gaps/emerging needs and opportunities for further investigation or evidence
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) to other areas of organization, including Marketing, Reimbursement, Regulatory and Quality
• Strategize and execute publication-related deliverables and foster KOL/investigator relationships
• Strategize aims / content / messaging of clinical studies (internal and investigator-initiated [IIT]), conference materials, and post-publication collateral to align with business objectives
• Advance the progress of IITs, coordinate exchange of clinical data, and/or conduct data analyses of investigator-initiated studies.
• Work proactively to ensure planned clinical investigations are aligned with business objectives and results are disseminated promptly
• Create or oversee the creation of manuscript outlines, manuscript preparation and submission through final acceptance/proofs
• Communicate study findings and value to the organization
• Create / oversee evidence content and messaging to support internal business areas
• Provide evidence points, publication summaries, and references, serving as subject matter expert for review of scientific accuracy and messaging alignment
• Handle aspects of conference participation including identifying /preparing KOL speakers and submitting and developing congress materials (abstracts, posters, and presentations)
• Ensure operational excellence and quality control
• Comply with all rules and regulations, organizational policies, and Quality Management System.
• Contribute to, own, and lead projects with smooth and timely completion
• Ensure evidence is presented in a clear, complete, accurate, and concise manner and that statements / conclusions are accurate, balanced, and supported by appropriate data and regulatory claims
• Contribute to improvements, escalate issues and risks, solve problems and suggest opportunities where appropriate
• Possess overarching view of product evidence and external environment (including competitors) with ability to participate effectively in the scientific data disclosure planning
• Support Medical Affairs and CMO objectives. Support division in all assigned areas as well as division team members. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Postgraduate degree in applicable scientific, health, medical communications, or tech related field (MSc (health sciences or clinical), PhD, MD, PharmD)
• Significant (5+ years) experience in medical communications positions and scientific writing including primary author of peer-reviewed clinical publications and distillation of scientific content for external audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, direct, and oversee projects and medical writers in producing peer-reviewed clinical publications, collaborate with cross-functional teams and clinicians professionally and with business acumen.
• Excellent project management command with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver on time to a high professional quality.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Oriented to process, problem-solving, decision-making, and analytics.
• High computer literacy including proficiency with MS office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), reference management software (EndNote, Mendeley). Superior skill in slide deck design and collateral creation
• Expertise or familiarity with databases, diagnostics, imaging, microbiology, statistical analysis of clinical data, regulatory bodies strongly desired.

Disclaimer

The above information on this job description and specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.