Scientific Director, Medical Communications

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

📋 Description

• Guarantee that all content is based on evidence, maintains editorial excellence, aligns strategically with client goals, and translates into clinical advantages.

• Offer scientific and medical knowledge, strategic direction, and insights for designated therapeutic areas and brands.

• Collaborate with Strategic Account Directors to create engaging medical communications programs.

• Act as the scientific team leader and primary quality-control point for both internal and external content development.

• Write, review, and guide Medical Writers, Editors, and Graphic Artists.

• Evaluate and interpret complex medical documents and oversee analyses conducted by junior team members.

• Lead or assist in discussions about content with authors and clients.

• Manage and mentor Medical Writers.

• Stay informed through literature searches, medical conferences, and competitor evaluations.

• Provide scientific and strategic context to writers, editors, and team members.

• Identify and assist in the development of new clients and business prospects.

• Oversee content development timelines and manage expectations.

• Supervise regulatory review processes and ensure consistency across client teams.

• Attend and contribute to the design of advisory board meetings.

• Aid in strategic planning, business development presentations, content standards, processes, resource allocation, and staff training.

• Report directly to the Vice President – Content Development.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced life sciences degree: MD, PhD, or PharmD.

• Significant experience in medical writing.

• A minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a communication agency.

• Expertise in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and EndNote.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to work autonomously as well as within a collaborative team environment.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Professional interaction skills with clients and thought leaders across various therapeutic areas.

• Willingness and capability to travel moderately to extensively based on team assignments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Health insurance.

• Retirement savings benefits.

• Life insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.

• Opportunities for professional development.