Scientific Director

Cactus Life Sciences; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific communications agency in the UK is seeking a motivated Scientific Director to join its remote-first team. This role involves developing strategic scientific communications initiatives, collaborating with clients' scientific teams, and managing client relationships effectively. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in medical writing, strategic thinking, and client management. The position supports an 'accelerate from anywhere' culture and may require some travel based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Strong background in scientific communication and medical writing.
• Proficiency in developing scientific communication strategies.
• Experience in client relationship management and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic scientific communications initiatives.
• Collaborate with clients to create publications and medical communication materials.
• Take ownership of client relationships and ensure service quality.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Medical writing

Data analysis

Education

PhD or relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Cactus Life Sciences partners with the global biopharma industry to drive innovation and elevate patient outcomes through agile, science-driven medical communications. We transform complex data into actionable insights, bridging the critical gaps between research, decision-making, and real-world healthcare impact. As a growing scientific communications agency, we are seeking a self‑motivated, strategy‑oriented Scientific Director to add to our scientific services team.

We are a remote‑first organization, and we embrace an "accelerate from anywhere culture". You may be required to travel based on business requirements or for company / team events.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients’ Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications teams to develop and execute strategic scientific communications initiatives such as scientific communications platforms, scientific communications plans, KOL engagement plans, etc.
• Work with clients’ scientific teams to develop and execute both publications and medical communication tactics, such as manuscripts, abstracts, posters, review articles, symposia decks, literature searches, gap analyses, strategic publication plans, and MSL field materials.
• Take ownership of client relationship by partnering with the Account Director to build confidence in company’s service offerings...