Associate Scientific Director, Medical Communications

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Scientific Director to enhance its medical communications team. This pivotal role involves leading scientific projects across various therapeutic areas, including Haematology and Oncology. You will leverage your expertise to build strong client relationships while mentoring junior colleagues to uphold the highest standards of quality. If you are passionate about scientific communication and eager to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical landscape, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior or Principal Medical Writer with project leadership.
• Solid knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and medical affairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific projects and manage multiple workstreams effectively.
• Mentor and review the work of junior medical writers.

Skills

Scientific Project Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring and Coaching

Medical Writing

Strategic Thinking

Education

PhD in Life Sciences

Master's in a related field

Job description

The Role

Associate Scientific Director to join the medical communications team based in Cheshire:

• Provide scientific project leadership and direction across multiple workstreams including a large publications account.
• Therapy areas likely to include Haematology, Rare Diseases, Immunology, and Oncology.
• Apply strategic thinking to build trusting and influential client relationships.
• Mentor, coach, and review the work of medical writers to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Produce clear and creative scientific products.

You

Likely to be a Senior or Principal Medical Writer with scientific project leadership experience from a Medical Communications agency:

• Solid knowledge and understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, specifically medical affairs.
• Experience developing, mentoring, and coaching junior colleagues and reviewing their work for quality and integrity.
• Comfortable having strategic conversations with clients and generating organic account growth.
• Keen to build on your experience providing scientific direction to projects.