Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the global medical communications strategy, ensuring scientific evidence is communicated consistently across all direct markets.
• Create and execute multi-channel medical communication plans across congresses, publications, digital platforms, and trade media.
• Lead the global Key Opinion Leader (KOL) strategy, building and maintaining strong relationships with leading ophthalmology experts.
• Plan and manage Rayner's medical communications messaging at national and international congresses, including symposium strategy, scientific content, and event execution.
• Lead the development of peer-reviewed publications, supporting manuscript preparation, data interpretation, and journal submissions. Supported by the wider clinical team.
• Translate complex clinical data into clear, evidence-based communications tailored for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with Clinical, Marketing, Regulatory, R&D, Sales, and regional teams to ensure aligned scientific messaging.
• Expand Rayner's scientific profile through trade publications, industry engagement, and digital medical communications.
• Manage medical communications projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality scientific content.
• Monitor emerging clinical evidence and industry trends to strengthen Rayner's scientific leadership and support business objectives.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in medical/scientific communications, ideally within the ophthalmic industry, including experience operating at a global or multi-region level
• Proven people leadership and line management experience, with a track record of building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate ophthalmic clinical data, with medical communications experience and strong presentation skills.
• Experience overseeing marketing communications activities (campaigns, brand, events, digital/social) in addition to medical/scientific communications, either directly or through close cross-functional partnership.
• Excellent English writing and communication skills
• Self-driven, accountable, and a collaborative team player, capable of working independently and cross-functionally.
• Strong project management expertise and a highly organised, timeline-driven, objectives-focused approach.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred

• Proficiency in additional languages.
• Experience within cataract surgery and premium intraocular lenses (IOLs).

Benefits

• On-site Restaurant for affordable, convenient meals
• Private Healthcare (access to remote GP & Counselling) for peace of mind
• Monthly Massages to relax and recharge
• On-site Parking for convenience and cost efficiency
• Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement to care for your mind and body
• Pension Plan to secure your future
• Cycle-to-work Scheme to stay active and eco-friendly
• Enhanced Parental Pay to support new families
• Referral Bonus to benefit from recommending talent