Senior Scientific Director

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare communications is seeking a Senior Scientific Director to lead a talented team. This role involves driving client relationships, ensuring high editorial standards, and shaping strategic scientific content across various therapeutic areas. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in medical communications and an advanced degree, with strong leadership and communication skills being essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in medical communications, including leadership roles.
• Exceptional communicator with a keen eye for scientific accuracy.
• Proven experience guiding cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific communications across multiple accounts.
• Develop high-impact materials and strategic insights.
• Mentor and manage a team of scientific writers.

Skills

Leadership

Scientific Communication

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Team Mentoring

Education

PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent

Job description

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Are you a seasoned scientific leader with a passion for mentoring teams and driving excellence in medical communications? We’re looking for a Senior Scientific Director to play a strategic and hands-on role in shaping scientific content, guiding client relationships, and delivering innovative solutions across a wide range of therapeutic areas.

About the Role:

As a Senior Scientific Director, you will lead and inspire a talented scientific team, providing expert guidance across a diverse portfolio of medical communication projects. You'll be a key player in the leadership team, helping to steer strategy, build strong client partnerships, and maintain high editorial standards. Your role will also involve driving business growth, managing financial performance, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.

What You’ll Do:

Client & Scientific Leadership

• Act as the scientific lead across multiple complex accounts.
• Develop and deliver a variety of high-impact materials (e.g., slide decks, publications, digital assets, abstracts, and meeting summaries).
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients and external experts.
• Provide strategic, scientific, and editorial counsel to clients and internal teams.
• Lead workshops and scientific discussions with healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Ensure scientific deliverables align with strategic goals and maintain high editorial standards.

Scientific Insight & Innovation

• Maintain deep and evolving expertise in multiple therapy areas.
• Track developments in the medical communications landscape and proactively provide clients with fresh, forward-thinking strategies.
• Translate complex data into compelling narratives tailored to different audiences.

New Business & Growth

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.
• Drive the scientific and strategic direction of proposals and pitches.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop tailored, high-impact proposals.

Team & Operational Management

• Mentor, train, and develop a growing team of scientific writers and leaders.
• Manage recruitment, performance, and career progression of direct reports.
• Lead by example in setting team culture and delivering constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with project managers and client leads to ensure seamless execution and resourcing.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning to ensure efficiency.
• Ensure timely and accurate time tracking and billing.
• Support commercial objectives by meeting team utilization targets.

Who You Are:

• Hold an advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent).
• Bring significant experience in medical communications, including leadership roles.
• Have proven experience guiding cross-functional teams and building client relationships.
• Are an exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for scientific accuracy and clarity.
• Possess deep understanding of compliance and industry standards.

Why Join?

You'll be part of a forward-thinking and collaborative organization that values scientific excellence, creativity, and personal growth. This is your chance to make a lasting impact in healthcare communications while growing your own leadership capabilities in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Ready to Lead the Future of Scientific Communication?

Apply now with your CV and a brief note outlining your experience and interest in this opportunity.