Senior Scientific Director

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and guide high-achieving Scientific Services teams while playing a key role in Scientific Services leadership.

• Manage intricate projects spanning various therapeutic areas.

• Act as the Scientific Lead for assigned accounts and supervise the creation of medical communication materials, such as slide decks, digital assets, publications, abstracts, posters, and meeting summaries.

• Build and sustain relationships with clients and medical experts.

• Offer scientific, editorial, and strategic guidance to clients.

• Facilitate scientific discussions, client meetings, workshops, and thought-leadership dialogues with healthcare professionals (HCPs).

• Assign briefs and ensure deliverables align with client strategic objectives.

• Uphold high editorial standards through the review of scientific content.

• Collaborate with the Client Services Lead on strategic planning, timelines, account management, and resource allocation.

• Cultivate scientific knowledge and relay information regarding product updates, medical and regulatory milestones, competitor landscape, and developments in the healthcare industry.

• Identify and nurture new business prospects, proposal documents, and pitching strategies.

• Oversee financial management, including forecasting, budgeting, resource allocation, billability, and compliance with timesheets.

• Recruit, train, mentor, coach, and manage scientific services team members.

• Supervise team performance and support career growth.

• Maintain senior-level relationships with the Business Unit Founder and communicate significant account activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced, doctoral-level degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, etc.).

• Several years of experience in the medical communications sector.

• Proven experience in leading high-performing teams with established leadership and influencing abilities.

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

• Comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical industry standards and compliance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Flexible working hours and a supportive work environment.