Associate Scientific Director, Medical Communications

Overview

Associate Scientific Director in medical communications, guiding medical writers, overseeing quality control and partnering with clients and key opinion leaders on evidence-based scientific content for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

What you'll do

• Ensure all deliverables are evidence-based, strategically aligned and executed to the highest quality.
• Partner with a Scientific Director and Strategic Account Directors to translate client objectives into scientific content and programs.
• Guide medical writers and oversee the quality-control process.
• Contribute to strategic planning across projects.
• Engage directly with clients, authors and key opinion leaders to shape scientific narratives across therapeutic areas.
• Contribute to content development, regulatory review and advisory board planning.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and business growth.

What you'll need

• Advanced life sciences degree (MD, PhD or PharmD).
• 2–3+ years of experience within a medical communications agency.
• Demonstrated expertise in medical/scientific writing and content development.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience collaborating with clients, key opinion leaders and cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Prior experience mentoring or managing medical writers.
• Exposure to regulatory review processes and advisory board development.
• Familiarity with competitive intelligence and therapeutic landscape analysis.
• Experience supporting new business development or client growth initiatives.

Details

• Location: Remote, United States.
• Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, parental leave and paid time off.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.