Associate Scientific Director (Medical Publications)

TL;DR

Associate Scientific Director (Medical Publications): Lead scientific strategy and publication/content excellence across one or more medical communications accounts with an accent on rigorous scientific review, MLR-compliant submissions, and senior client relationship management. Focus on setting quality standards at scale, mentoring scientific writers, and driving continuous improvement across workflows while managing risks and complex scientific issues.

Location: Remote (US or Canada)

Company

hirify.global provides strategic learning and development, scientific advisory services, and medical communications solutions for the life sciences industry.

What you will do

• Own one or more accounts and drive integrated medical/scientific communication strategies (publication planning and communications tactics).
• Serve as a principal scientific contact for client stakeholders and clinical leads, aligning scientific strategy to brand priorities.
• Oversee high-quality content across manuscripts, congress materials, training content, digital assets, and MLR-regulated materials; conduct detailed scientific reviews for accuracy and consistency.
• Lead/defend MLR submissions in relevant systems and resolve scientific issues independently.
• Manage 3–5 direct reports, including performance evaluations, goal setting, and structured capability development.
• Contribute to scoping and resource planning, escalate risks, maintain documentation/version control, and optimize scientific workflows for consistency and efficiency.

Requirements

• ~5+ years of medical communications/medical writing experience, including multi-asset or multi-account leadership and scientific team oversight.
• ~1+ years of people management and coaching experience.
• Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field preferred (e.g., MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD); relevant bachelor’s or master’s plus extensive experience may be considered.
• Strong scientific writing and editing skills with mastery of publication standards when applicable.
• Strong understanding of clinical research and regulatory landscape, including comfort guiding MLR submissions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms; strong organization and time management.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote role with occasional overnight travel (up to ~20%).
• Global medical communications team and autonomy in scientific leadership.
• Emphasis on quality, creativity, and on-time delivery.
• Culture focused on meaningful work, community, and celebrating employees.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued.