Writes, reviews, and provides feedback/direction to others involved in the content development process (eg, Medical Writers, Editors, Graphic Artists)
Analyzes, interprets, and utilizes complex medical documents; reviews analyses conducted by junior team members
Leads and/or supports others in discussions of content directly with authors and clients
Manages and mentors Medical Writers within the team
Maintains current knowledge regarding competitor products, drugs in development, treatment, and strategic issues for assigned therapeutic area(s)
Attends medical conferences and assesses competitor product activity and market opportunities for client products
Provides scientific and strategic background to Writers, Editors, and other staff members
Identifies and helps develop new clients in the relevant medical field
Manages timelines and expectations throughout the content development process
Oversees and manages the regulatory review process for all projects within client team(s)
Ensures consistency and leverages learnings in regulatory review and other processes across client team(s)
Attends and helps design advisory board meetings
Assists with strategic planning for business development
Travel
from moderate to extensive depending upon team assignment
Identifies new business opportunities for the Strategic Account Director to pursue
Participates in new business development presentations and pitches

Advanced life sciences degree: MD, PhD, or PharmD
Experience within a medical communications agency (at least 2-3 years)
Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
Extensive medical writing experience
Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team setting
Superior time management skills to work effectively within demanding timelines
Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients and thought leaders in a variety of therapeutic areas
Proficiency in Word®, PowerPoint®, Excel®, Adobe Acrobat®, and reference-management software (EndNote®)

Associate Scientific Director, Medical Communications

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