Senior Medical Communications Specialist - 9-month Fixed-Term Contract (Internal Secondment Cover)

At Nanosonics, we’re united by a clear purpose: to deliver innovative infection-prevention solutions that protect patients, clinicians and communities around the world. Due to an internal secondment, we’re seeking an experienced Senior Medical Communications Specialist to join our Global Medical Affairs team on a 9-month contract.

This is a global role reporting to the Senior Medical Affairs Manager, where you’ll lead high-impact medical communications projects and help position Nanosonics as a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals worldwide.

About the Role

The Senior Medical Communications Specialist is responsible for leading the development of high-quality, evidence-based medical communications across key infection prevention domains. You’ll translate complex scientific and clinical data into clear, compelling and strategically aligned content for a range of audiences—including healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders—while ensuring scientific integrity and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with the Medical Communications Manager and cross-functional teams, you’ll deliver best-in-class medical communications that support both medical and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Medical Communications Manager, you will:

• Lead and deliver medical and scientific communications materials, including:
  • Peer-reviewed publications, manuscripts and abstracts
  • White papers, editorials and educational materials
  • Slide decks, website content and training resources
• Contribute to the development of audio-visual content such as infographics, videos and podcasts
• Ensure accuracy, consistency and scientific rigour across all medical communications assets
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Biosciences, Regulatory Affairs and Marketing to align messaging and strategic objectives
• Lead the development of scientific and medical content to support marketing campaigns, where required
• Develop content for Nanosonics medical education and training programs
• Partner with digital and communications teams to execute medical communications projects
• Liaise with external vendors (e.g. designers, digital partners) to deliver projects to a high standard
• Manage internal review and approval processes and act as a medical reviewer as required
• Own assigned projects and timelines, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery
• Maintain up-to-date therapeutic area knowledge and monitor scientific and market developments to inform communications strategy

About You

You are a seasoned medical communications professional who thrives at the intersection of science, strategy and storytelling.

What you’ll bring

• Undergraduate degree (or higher) in a bioscience, medical, health-related or scientific discipline

• 5–10 years’ experience in medical communications, medical writing, medical affairs, medical marketing or related industry roles
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance within the medical device industry
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally and with external partners

Technical Capabilities

Essential

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Adobe Acrobat Pro for reviewing and annotating PDFs
• Experience using reference management tools (e.g. EndNote, Mendeley, ReadCube)
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools to support medical communications and workflow efficiency

If you’re passionate about translating science into meaningful impact and want to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of infection prevention, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of Nanosonics’ Global Medical Affairs team