Associate Scientific Director – Medical Publications

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

📋 Description

• Oversee one or several accounts; assist in defining and executing integrated medical/scientific communication strategies (publication planning and communication tactics).

• Act as a key scientific contact for client stakeholders and clinical leads; ensure alignment of scientific strategy with brand priorities.

• Set quality standards and best practices for assigned teams.

• Supervise high-quality content across manuscripts, congress materials, training content, digital assets, and MLR-regulated materials.

• Perform thorough scientific reviews for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with style (AMA, client style guides, journal/congress guidelines).

• Ensure adherence to applicable industry standards (e.g., Good Publication Practices, International Committee of Medical Journal Editors guidelines, PhRMA guidelines).

• Lead and advocate for submissions within MLR systems; independently resolve scientific issues.

• Conduct scientific discussions, workshops, speaker training, and advisory boards; represent the organization in external settings.

• Provide scientific leadership during pitches and proposals; collaborate with Client Services on resource allocation, project scoping, and forecasting.

• Manage a team of 3–5 direct reports (writers/ASDs); perform performance assessments, set objectives, and assist in career development.

• Identify training requirements; develop structured growth plans to enhance capabilities.

• Contribute to project scoping and resource planning; proactively address risks.

• Assist in recruitment efforts for team positions.

• Ensure robust version control, documentation practices, and compliance with internal procedures.

• Streamline scientific workflows and processes to enhance consistency and efficiency.

• Anticipate risks and complex challenges; implement mitigation strategies; share therapeutic and industry insights to enrich team knowledge.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare-related discipline (e.g., MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD).

• Approximately 5+ years of experience in medical communications/medical writing, including leadership of multi-asset or multi-account projects and oversight of scientific teams.

• Around 1+ years of experience in people management and coaching.

• Exceptional skills in scientific writing, editing, and data interpretation; proficiency in publication standards as applicable.

• Strategic thinker with client leadership capabilities; expert in facilitation and presentation.

• Strong comprehension of clinical research and regulatory frameworks; comfortable managing MLR submissions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, graphic design software, and collaboration tools.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote/hybrid work options based on location.

• Occasional overnight travel (up to approximately 20%).