Director, Medical Publications

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global health company is seeking a Director of Medical Publications to lead impactful medical content creation and strategic publication planning. This role demands a visionary leader with a deep understanding of therapy and scientific fields, responsible for managing high-performing teams and fostering client relationships. You will integrate AI into projects, define strategies, and ensure quality standards are met. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in healthcare, where your expertise will shape the future of medical communications and drive business growth.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple medical writing teams with client interaction.
• Profound understanding of healthcare, science, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to create high-quality medical content across therapy areas.
• Develop comprehensive publication strategies aligned with client objectives.

Skills

Medical Education Management

Client Interaction

Healthcare Knowledge

Scientific Understanding

Presentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High Academic Achievement

CMPP Qualification

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10.05.2025

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24.06.2025

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Job Description:

It's not every day we have a chance to make the world a healthier place—but here, it’s our way of life. Idealistic? Maybe. Deeply pragmatic? Always. Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company that operates at the intersection of healthcare, marketing and communications, tech, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with health and wellness companies to create and inspire healthier, happier, and longer lives. Our team of over 2,000 professionals is passionate about leveraging tech, data, and creativity to make a difference. Are you in?

Our Directors play a key role in managing programmes across accounts. We seek visionary leaders with a deep understanding of therapy and scientific fields who can lead and develop high-performing teams to produce impactful medical content and grow business opportunities. Directors shape the future of accounts and foster a dynamic, supportive environment for innovative projects. They may specialize in content development, team leadership, team development, and strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Therapy area and scientific expertise: Lead teams across accounts, contribute through others, and co-create high-quality medical content across multiple therapy areas, ensuring client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Strategic thinking: Define strategies for accounts and new business proposals in collaboration with senior team members; present briefs to internal and external audiences.
• AI: Oversee the integration of AI into new projects and initiatives across at least one account.
• Client relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor, engaging regularly with clients in various capacities.
• Managing and advising: Build, develop, and manage teams to deliver high-quality work efficiently, even under pressure; ensure a robust environment for project development; identify opportunities for business support.

The Director, Medical Publications, has additional responsibilities:

• Strategic publication planning: Develop and implement comprehensive publication strategies aligned with client objectives; analyze clinical and scientific data; serve as the primary contact for publication projects; support business growth through proposals and pitches.
• Content excellence: Lead the writing and editing of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations; mentor medical writers.
• Quality standards: Ensure all deliverables meet scientific, ethical, and style standards; promote quality and best practices internally; identify training needs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in medical education, managing multiple medical writing teams, and client interaction.
• Profound understanding of healthcare, science, medicine, and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Preferably, a current or former CMPP qualification.
• High academic achievement.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

We operate a flexible, hybrid working model with offices in key cities, supporting collaboration and connection while respecting individual preferences. Be cautious of scams using our name; do not share personal information with unverified sources.