Associate Scientific Director (Medical Communications)

TL;DR

Associate Scientific Director (Medical Communications): Developing evidence-based scientific content and strategies to translate medicine into clinical benefits with an accent on editorial quality, client objectives, and therapeutic area expertise. Focus on leading content development, reviewing complex medical documents, managing regulatory processes, and mentoring writers.

Remote, United States

$110,000 - $140,000 USD

Company

Medical communications agency providing strategic scientific and medical communication solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

What you will do

• Write, review, and direct content development to meet client strategic needs and editorial standards.
• Analyze and interpret complex medical documents and literature for up-to-date, clinically relevant content.
• Lead discussions with authors, clients, and KOLs; manage timelines and regulatory reviews.
• Mentor medical writers, attend conferences, and identify business opportunities.
• Support strategic planning, advisory boards, and new client development.
• Travel moderately to extensively as needed.

Requirements

• Advanced life sciences degree: MD, PhD, or PharmD
• 2-3+ years in medical communications agency
• Extensive medical writing experience
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, EndNote
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight timelines

Culture & Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Health insurance, retirement savings, life and disability benefits
• Parental leave, paid time off for sick leave and vacation
• Collaborative team environment focused on excellence