Associate Scientific Director, Medical Communications

Precision AQ

1d • $100,000 - $141,600

About The Position

Are you a passionate individual that thrives when building scientific content designed to improve patient outcomes? Do you get excited when reviewing the most current research and can you interpret the science into action? We are proud to say that this is our core purpose.
Are you a team player - eager to partner with clients, editors, and scientific directors to get the job done? Then this dynamic role in medical communications is for you. Our interactive and dedicated team is committed to excellence and success.
We translate the science of medicine into high-level strategy, tactical communication, and flawless execution. With a track record of long-tenured relationships with major pharmaceutical companies and leading biotech firms, we hold a leadership position in the delivery of strategic scientific and medical communication and training solutions for our clients.
The primary responsibility of the Associate Scientific Director (ASD) is to ensure that all content developed is evidence-based, is of the highest editorial quality, meets the strategic objectives of our clients, and ultimately translates science into clinical benefit. The ASD functions in support of a Scientific Director and may act as the scientific team lead to provide scientific and medical expertise, strategies, and perspectives by staying abreast of the most up-to-date research and other changes in the marketplace that impact the therapeutic area and the Brand. The ASD is expected to partner effectively with Strategic Account Directors to translate the strategic, marketing, and educational objectives of our clients into compelling programs. The ASD may develop content as well as serve as the primary quality-control contact for internal and external content development. The ASD may work together with an SD or Senior SD to actively manages the input of Key Opinion Leaders, authors, and faculty.
The ASD will report to a Scientific Director, Senior Scientific Director or VP-Content Development.

Requirements

• 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®)

Responsibilities

• Writes, reviews, and provides feedback/direction to others involved in the content development process (eg, Medical Writers, Editors, Graphic Artists) to ensure that the content meets the objectives and strategic needs of the Strategic Account Director and client and adheres to the established ETHOS standards
• 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 (eg, conducts literature searches) regarding competitor products, drugs in development, treatment, and strategic issues for assigned therapeutic area(s) to ensure delivery of the most up-to-date, accurate, and clinically relevant information/content for assigned products
• 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
• Assist in developing and defining our content development processes and procedures to improve our efficiency
• Assist in tracking team assignments, determine how to better share resources, and identify gaps and fill them
• Assist in developing and providing routine training and development for Writers and Editors to consistently deliver these Standards of Excellence

Benefits

• This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree