Senior Scientific Director (Pharma Agency, Rare Disease)

TL;DR

Senior Scientific Director (Pharma Agency): Providing medical strategy and scientific expertise for pharmaceutical brands with an accent on rare disease and patient-focused marketing. Focus on guiding content development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and acting as a trusted scientific authority for internal teams and clients.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $120,000 - $137,000 a year

Company

hirify.global is a healthcare agency providing strategic and scientific expertise to pharmaceutical clients.

What you will do

• Lead medical strategy and planning efforts for key accounts.
• Educate internal creative, strategy, and account teams on scientific aspects of assigned brands.
• Review promotional materials for scientific accuracy, strategic alignment, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft clinical descriptions and outlines to guide copywriter efforts.
• Represent the agency during client medical-legal-regulatory review processes.
• Support new business development through research and participation in pitch presentations.

Requirements

• Must have 3-5+ years of experience in a promotional pharmaceutical agency setting.
• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) required.
• Expertise in FDA and OPDP regulations for HCP and consumer promotion.
• Strong ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex clinical data.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Experience with literature searches and summarizing findings for diverse audiences.