Scientific Director, Medical Communications & Strategy (Hybrid)

Avalere Health Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Life insurance

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Flexible hybrid working

Work from anywhere globally two weeks/

25 days annual leave

Personal well-being days

End-of-year holidays and early Summer早

Job summary

Avalere Health is seeking a Scientific Director within our Medical capability to shape high-impact communications. You’ll lead scientific strategy across large accounts, build trusted client partnerships, and empower teams to translate data into compelling narratives.

Collaborating across Scientific Services, Client Services, Strategy and Operations, you’ll deliver transformative solutions that advance our mission: Every Patient Possible.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific or related discipline; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Eight years' experience in scientific/medical communications, including client-facing work.
• Ability to translate complex science into meaningful strategies and engaging communications.
• Experience building strong client relationships within healthcare or medical communications.
• Inclusive, motivating leadership that coaches others and supports development.
• Clear, diplomatic communication influencing clients and senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting business development in medical/healthcare consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scientific direction and strategic development of high-value accounts and workstreams.
• Translate scientific data into clear, compelling narratives aligned with client and product objectives.
• Build trusted client relationships and help shape communication plans and content strategies.
• Provide senior scientific oversight, ensuring accuracy and quality across deliverables.
• Mentor colleagues and strengthen scientific content development skills.
• Collaborate across teams to anticipate risks and resolve delivery challenges.
• Identify and pursue opportunities supporting client success and organic growth.
• Contribute scientific insight to wider Medical capability initiatives.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Client facing

Strategic thinking

Communication excellence

Education

Science degree

Job description

Avalere Health is seeking a Scientific Director within our Medical capability to shape high-impact communications. You’ll lead scientific strategy across large accounts, build trusted client partnerships, and empower teams to translate data into compelling narratives.

Collaborating across Scientific Services, Client Services, Strategy and Operations, you’ll deliver transformative solutions that advance our mission: Every Patient Possible.