Scientific Director

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

📋 Description

• Oversee a diverse array of intricate projects involving multiple teams and various therapeutic domains.

• Serve as a principal scientific authority on an assigned account, offering scientific insights to both the internal account team and clients externally.

• Maintain consistent communication regarding product developments, medical and regulatory milestones, the competitive landscape, and the broader healthcare sector.

• Ensure that team outputs align with the strategic goals and objectives of clients.

• Cultivate and uphold robust relationships with clients and pertinent medical experts.

• Consistently produce client-ready outputs across a wide spectrum of projects.

• Capable of converting extensive technical and scientific data into accessible formats for diverse audiences, including knowing how and when to modify language and content.

• Supervise the scientific team's content development to guarantee high-quality standards and scientific excellence are consistently maintained.

• Facilitate client workshops and thought leadership dialogues with healthcare professionals (HCPs).

• Adopt a forward-thinking mindset, continually seeking to provide clients with innovative ideas and fresh perspectives.

• Establish a trusted collaboration with the Client Services lead to ensure effective project execution, including strategic planning, timeline creation, account management, and resource allocation.

• Collaborate with the Client Services lead on financial oversight, including forecasting and budgeting.

• Actively engage in new business initiatives, both organically with current clients and in broader new business pursuits.

• Offer regular coaching, mentoring, and feedback to the team to enhance career progression.

• Proactively manage the Scientific Services team and individual performance, including the training and development of junior writers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced, doctoral-level degree in a scientific field.

• Proven experience in the medical communications sector.

• Experience in managing complexity.

• Ability to provide coaching and guidance to clients.

• Outstanding presentation abilities.

• Composure under pressure.

• Exceptional scientific writing skills, with extensive experience across various therapeutic areas and target audiences.

• In-depth understanding of pharmaceutical industry standards and compliance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Flexible work arrangements.