Senior Group Director, Scientific Communications (Oncology)

Real Chemistry; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks

Holiday and paid time off

Private medical, dental, and vision

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Real Chemistry is seeking a Senior Group Director (Director or Senior Director level) with solid client services experience in scientific communications, data milestones and regulatory communications, to lead client strategy and oversee global accounts in healthcare.

You will drive oncology-focused programs, develop persuasive communications plans, manage budgets, supervise teams, and grow new business opportunities while upholding the highest standards of quality and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Director or Senior Director in a health PR agency.
• Extensive experience with clients in life sciences (pharma/biotech).
• Experience with oncology.
• Experience in data/regulatory communications and scientific communications.
• Understanding of the evolving digital landscape.
• Exceptional presentation skills (verbal and written).
• Highly organized, proactive and solution-oriented under pressure.
• Project management experience with budgets and timelines.
• Supervisory experience and ability to develop junior staff.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and influence in matrixed teams.
• Strong execution and flawless tactical plan delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scientific comms component of a major global account with oncology focus.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee distribution of client announcements via regulatory channels and media.
• Create high-level communications plans aligned with client objectives.
• Manage budgets and team members to meet financial targets.
• Ensure account team quality and timely client requests handling.
• Partner with shared service leads to grow integrated business and opportunities.
• Directly supervise staff and foster a high-performing culture.

Skills

Director level

Life sciences experience

Oncology

Data/regulatory comms

Digital landscape

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Project management

People leadership

Team collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Execution excellence

Job description

Real Chemistry is seeking a Senior Group Director (Director or Senior Director level) with solid client services experience in scientific communications, data milestones and regulatory communications, to lead client strategy and oversee global accounts in healthcare.

You will drive oncology-focused programs, develop persuasive communications plans, manage budgets, supervise teams, and grow new business opportunities while upholding the highest standards of quality and collaboration.