Company Description Bioscience Global is a Canadian health-focused company dedicated to nutritional science, responsible product development, and accessible health education. The organization integrates scientific research, product innovation, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to address unmet needs in iron nutrition, with Ferravitin™ as a central supplement brand. Through its Iron Project 2030 initiative, Bioscience Global works to improve awareness of iron deficiency and support evidence-informed dialogue among individuals, pharmacists, and healthcare practitioners. Current research priorities include characterization of egg-yolk-derived phosvitin peptides, ingredient quality assessment, and human studies on iron status and gastrointestinal tolerability, all subject to rigorous scientific, ethics, and regulatory review. Education is at the core of the mission, with a focus on translating complex science into clear, actionable information for diverse audiences.
Role Description The Medical Director is a full-time, hybrid role based in Vancouver, BC, with flexibility for part-time work from home. This role provides clinical and scientific leadership for Bioscience Global’s iron nutrition programs, including strategic input on research design, medical oversight of clinical and observational studies, and interpretation of emerging data. The Medical Director collaborates with internal teams and external physicians, pharmacists, and healthcare partners to ensure that educational materials, product information, and communications are medically accurate, balanced, and aligned with regulatory and ethical standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing scientific and clinical evidence, contributing to protocol development and study governance, supporting medical review of content and labeling, participating in advisory boards and professional outreach, and guiding risk–benefit and safety assessments. The role also involves representing the medical perspective in cross-functional decision-making and helping shape long-term research and education strategies.
Qualifications
- Clinical background in Medicine with demonstrated experience providing medical oversight in research, clinical practice, or industry settings.
- Experience or training in relevant specialties such as Cardiology, Neurology, or Oncology, with the ability to interpret specialty-specific evidence related to nutrition, hematology, or chronic disease.
- Proven experience working with physicians and other healthcare professionals, including effective collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and communication across disciplines.
- Advanced degree (MD or equivalent) and eligibility for, or history of, licensure in good standing in Canada or another comparable jurisdiction.
- Strong skills in evidence appraisal, clinical study design, and interpretation of biomedical and nutritional research, including familiarity with ethics and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, accessible information for professional and lay audiences.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, health education, and non-promotional, balanced medical communication.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment
