Scientific Director, Medical Communications

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

📋 Description

• Establish the strategic vision for scientific content across various accounts, in alignment with client goals, brand strategies, and medical priorities.

• Provide senior-level guidance and ultimate accountability for the quality, accuracy, and uniformity of deliverables.

• Oversee the processes of content development and training initiatives.

• Assist teams in interpreting intricate clinical data and transforming insights into scientific communications.

• Recognize opportunities to enhance content through strategic storytelling and market insights.

• Act as a senior scientific collaborator for clients.

• Offer strategic recommendations and tailored solutions.

• Lead or facilitate scientific discussions with clients and key opinion leaders.

• Guide cross-functional teams towards effective execution.

• Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

• Contribute to the development of proposals and pitches.

• Manage accounts, timelines, budgets, resources, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and overall account health.

• Lead and develop scientific teams; set standards and support engagement and change initiatives.

• Address team dynamics, provide constructive feedback, and identify skill gaps.

• Handle multiple priorities, delegate responsibilities while ensuring accountability, and maintain communication with senior stakeholders.

• Directly manage, mentor, and develop assigned MW and ASD team members.

• Establish performance expectations, facilitate career growth, and oversee workload distribution and utilization.

• Participate in performance evaluations and promotion recommendations.

• Assist in hiring, interviewing, candidate assessments, and onboarding processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctoral-level degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent).

• Significant experience in medical writing and the development of scientific content.

• Experience in a medical communications agency (5-7+ years).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and reference management tools (e.g., EndNote).

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Health insurance.

• Retirement savings benefits.

• Life insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.

• Professional development opportunities.