Associate Director, Scientific & Medical Affairs – Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee quality assurance and endorsement of scientific communication platforms, lexicons, disease-state educational materials, program slides, data/publication updates, and congress materials.

• Act as a principal scientific authority, offering editorial, scientific, and strategic insight for designated projects.

• Guide research-driven data analysis and interpretation of clinical trial data for upcoming podium presentations and publications.

• Formulate and execute strategic publication plans in collaboration with cross-functional therapeutic-area teams, internal authors, R&D clinical leads, and study statisticians.

• Review and assist with medical writing for scientific communications while managing external vendors.

• Supervise the review, preparation, and submission of high-caliber publications, presentations, and abstracts.

• Evaluate project-related content for precision and consistency.

• Provide support to Field Medical, participate in conferences, cover scientific sessions and booths, and act as a scientific authority with external stakeholders, KOLs, and healthcare professionals.

• Contribute to innovative communications utilizing interactive PDFs, infographics, podcasts, and new digital media.

• Facilitate discussions on disseminating published data and contribute to strategic scientific communications plans and platforms.

• Manage projects and submit documents within established processes and timelines.

• Support scientific communication and medical affairs initiatives throughout clinical trial, pre-launch, and launch phases.

⛳️ Requirements

• A terminal degree is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent).

• Experience in ophthalmology or gene therapy is highly preferred.

• A minimum of two years of publication experience is desirable.

• 5–7 years of industry experience is required.

• Proven experience in effectively presenting clinical/scientific information is essential.

• Capability to learn about other disease states if necessary.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills are required.

• Demonstrated ability to foster productive collaborations with medical experts.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and relevant hardware is mandatory.

• Ability to effectively interface with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Translational Research, Technical Operations, Medical Affairs, and the Office of the Chief Medical Officer.

• Willingness to travel for company meetings and medical congresses is required.

• Strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously are essential.

• Ability to excel both in a team environment and independently.

• Must be well-organized, polished, proactive, detail-oriented, mature, and maintain a professional demeanor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Hourly compensation ranging from $65.00 USD to $110.00 USD.

• Compensation and benefit options offered by the vendor in compliance with specific state requirements.

• Accrual of paid sick leave.

• Opportunity to engage in impactful work within the fields of gene therapy and ophthalmology care.