Provide scientific direction, leadership, and oversight over all projects on their accounts
Seek out, examine, and distill complex scientific data to create impactful scientific publications, effective educational materials, and/or innovative brand strategies as needed by their client(s)
Understand the scientific and clinical aspects of assigned client work and serve as a key, strategic thought partner for both clients and internal teams
Lead all activities related to scientific strategies and publication planning, including oversight of scientifically complex materials
Serve as a subject matter expert on scientific and clinical aspects of client projects and deliverables
Support ongoing training of team members
Continuously offer strategic and innovative ideas to support in achieving client and team objectives
Review deliverables with a scientific lens to ensure quality standards and ensure client expectations are met
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and services to clients
Keep leadership informed of critical client and project updates and concerns
Keep abreast of the scientific developments relevant to accounts, disseminating information to the broader account team in a regular and timely manner, and to clients as appropriate

Advanced degree in the life sciences; PhD, MD or PharmD
5+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical and/or medical communications agency
Experience leading publication-heavy accounts and be comfortable reviewing content developed by junior writers
Demonstrated understanding of product life cycles, competitive landscapes, and role of publications in client’s medical and commercial strategies
Experience translating complex data into effective presentation formats
Strong understanding of clinical research and analyses
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome challenges
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
Ability to think analytically and to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute
Expert verbal and written communication skills
Expert presentation skills with a variety of formats to a variety of audiences
Ability to work to the allocated deadlines and specification
Understanding and application of good publications and practice and relevant compliance requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; especially Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to produce well-designed and effective decks

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Does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.

Scientific Director

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