Scientific Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare communication organization seeks a Senior Scientific Engagement and Program Manager to lead impactful projects across multiple therapeutic areas. This role involves strategic planning and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance scientific engagement and medical communications. Candidates should have a strong life sciences background and experience in digital engagement strategies.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in medical communications (agency or pharma).
• Proven track record in managing scientific engagements and cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (additional language a plus).
• Experience in digital engagement strategies and cross-cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of scientific engagement projects.
• Collaborate with teams and manage stakeholders to drive innovation.
• Mentor project teams ensuring high-quality deliverables and compliance.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Customer focus

Scientific writing

Innovation

Education

University degree in life sciences

Advanced education desirable

Job description

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Senior Scientific Engagement and Program Manager

Are you a strategic medical communications professional passionate about scientific engagement and program delivery? We’re seeking a Senior Scientific Engagement and Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of high-impact scientific engagement projects across multiple therapeutic areas. This is an excellent opportunity to drive medical communications excellence in a dynamic and cross-functional global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for assigned brands/therapeutic areas, leading end-to-end delivery of scientific engagements and medical communication initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage internal and external stakeholders, and drive innovation through digital and virtual solutions.
• Lead and mentor project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, budget oversight, and full compliance with industry and company standards.
• Identify new opportunities for growth and contribute to strategic planning and forecasting activities.

Requirements:

• University degree in a life sciences field (advanced education desirable).
• 2–5 years’ experience in medical communications (agency or pharma).
• Proven track record in managing scientific engagements and cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (additional language a plus).
• Experience in digital engagement strategies and cross-cultural environments.

Strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, project leadership, customer focus, scientific writing, and innovation.

Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will help shape impactful scientific communication strategies across the healthcare industry.