Associate Scientific Director Macclesfield, United Kingdom

Ashfield Healthcare Communications; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Scientific Director to join their global publications team. This exciting role focuses on oncology publications and offers opportunities for career growth within a passionate and experienced team. You will be responsible for creating high-quality scientific content, engaging in strategic discussions, and fostering relationships with clients. The position allows for remote work within the UK or hybrid options, making it ideal for those looking for flexibility. If you're passionate about medical communications and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating oncology-specific materials.
• Ability to analyze market and product information.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality scientific content supporting oncology publications.
• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to develop top-tier content.

Skills

Medical Communications

Oncology Expertise

Content Creation

Line Management

Mentorship

Job description

We are excited to announce a vacancy for an Associate Scientific Director within a global publications team for a leading client. This role primarily focuses on oncology publications, with the opportunity to manage a pipeline asset, offering career growth within an experienced team.

This position suits someone passionate about medical communications and experienced in creating oncology-specific materials, including solid tumours and primary manuscripts. The role involves producing high-quality scientific content that supports practice-changing assets, along with secondary responsibilities in line management, mentorship, and reviewing junior team members' work.

You will leverage your medical communications expertise to collaborate closely with colleagues and clients, building long-lasting relationships and contributing to the development of top-tier content and account growth. A thorough understanding of oncology is essential, along with the ability to analyze and assimilate market, therapy area, and product information, engaging in strategic discussions with senior teams and clients.

The role requires a commitment to quality, energy, and maintaining a positive attitude to foster team pride and excellence. Content delivery will include manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks, infographics, lexicons, and gap analyses. Occasionally, podcast and video publications may also be part of your responsibilities.

Application Process

To apply, please use the link provided on this page. Selected candidates will undergo an initial informal screening call to assess suitability before proceeding.

This role can be remote within the UK or based at our offices in Macclesfield, Manchester, or London, with hybrid or office-based options.

Please note: Only candidates residing in the UK with demonstrable agency experience in medical communications will be considered, due to the nature of the work.

We welcome applicants who may not meet every requirement. Our company values diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. If you're excited about this role but your experience isn't a perfect match, we encourage you to apply—you might be the right fit for this or other roles.