Associate Scientific Director (Med Comms), 20 month - Maternity cover

Nanosep AB; Reading; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in data and analytics seeks an Associate Scientific Director for a 20-month maternity cover. This home-based role involves leading medical communications, developing strategies, and mentoring team members, while collaborating with a global team. Ideal candidates will have advanced degrees and extensive experience in medical communications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Profit-related bonus

Qualifications

• Over 6 years of experience in medical/scientific communications.
• Proficiency in English with excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of medical and scientific communication programs.
• Create innovative communication strategies based on client goals.
• Coordinate production of high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentorship

Business Development

Education

MD

PharmD

PhD

Job description

Associate Scientific Director (Med Comms), 20 month - Maternity cover

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This role is open exclusively in the UK. All applicants should have the right to work in the UK, now and in the future.

IQVIA Medical Communications (IMC) seeks an Associate Scientific Director to lead the development of medical and scientific communication solutions, including scientific platforms, medical plans, publication plans, advisory boards, and steering committees, while supporting business growth.

About Us

IQVIA is a global leader in data, technology, analytics, and human science to help the healthcare industry make better decisions and improve patient outcomes. Our Medical Communications division offers comprehensive solutions across the product lifecycle, incorporating adult learning and behavioral science to engage diverse audiences effectively.

Position Overview

This home-based role involves frequent collaboration with a global team. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and a profit-related bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of medical and scientific communication programs from business development to execution.
• Create innovative communication strategies for multi-faceted programs based on therapy area, market, and client goals.
• Lead stakeholder meetings, present scientific concepts, and facilitate discussions.
• Coordinate and ensure the production of high-quality deliverables that meet client needs, compliance, deadlines, and scope.
• Design, review, and improve deliverables; mentor team members; provide scientific counsel and strategic advice.
• Grow the business through existing and new clients, including leading proposals and RFIs/RFPs, project specifications, and cost estimates.
• Identify new solutions and services, participate in industry forums, contribute to thought leadership, and enhance the company's reputation.
• Assist in operational management, develop SOPs, and meet industry standards and client expectations.
• Travel up to 10% for face-to-face meetings, congresses, or other events.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) or equivalent experience.
• Over 6 years of experience in medical/scientific communications, including review/QC, proposals, and scientific leadership.
• Proficiency in English, with excellent writing and content development skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, mentorship, and business development skills.
• Understanding of industry guidelines and the pharmaceutical/healthcare landscape.
• Strategic, therapeutic expertise, and creative leadership abilities.

Who You Are

You possess high emotional intelligence, adaptability, resourcefulness, and a collaborative mindset. You are committed to continual learning and innovation, and you value building strong client and internal relationships.

Join Us

Be part of a global team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and population health through innovative medical communications. Learn more at IQVIA Careers.