Associate Scientific Director, Medical Communications

Overview

Associate Scientific Director in Medical Communications at Precision AQ, guiding medical writers, overseeing quality control, and shaping evidence-based scientific content and programs for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.

What you'll do

• Ensure all deliverables are evidence-based, strategically aligned, and executed with the highest level of quality.
• Partner closely with a Scientific Director and Strategic Account Directors to translate client objectives into impactful scientific content and programs.
• Act as a content expert and team leader, guiding medical writers and overseeing the quality-control process.
• Contribute to strategic planning across projects.
• Engage directly with clients, authors, and key opinion leaders, helping 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

• Remote, United States.
• Reasonable estimate of the current compensation range: $110,000 — $140,000 USD.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.