Associate Scientific Director

MSS MJH Shared Services; Cranbury Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance through Cigna

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work schedule

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

MSS MJH Shared Services in Cranbury Township, NJ, is seeking an Associate Scientific Director to lead the creation of impactful educational video content for healthcare. Responsibilities include collaborating with a Scientific Director, strategic recommendations for scientific content, and engaging with clients and KOLs to enhance communication.

The ideal candidate will have a PharmD or advanced degree, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in agency or medical communications in multiple therapeutic areas.
• Experience with promotional videos, live meetings, or other digital deliverables.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs for strategic recommendations on scientific content for video deliverables.
• Analyze evidence-based literature and clinical guidelines for educational content.
• Engage clients and key opinion leaders for clear communication of scientific concepts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Clinical degree (PharmD) or advanced degree (MS, PhD)

Job description

Overview

Join us as an Associate Scientific Director on our Enterprise Content team and help shape educational experiences that make a real difference in healthcare across multiple therapeutic areas. In this role, you’ll partner with a Scientific Director (SD) and a talented internal team to create high-impact video content that educates and inspires patients and healthcare providers, ultimately improving outcomes of care.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and deliver informed, strategic recommendations to guide the development of relevant, accurate, and high-quality scientific content for video deliverables that educate healthcare providers and patient audiences.
• Analyze and apply evidence-based medical literature, clinical practice guidelines, and disease-state knowledge across various diseases—evaluating levels of evidence, interpreting clinical trial data, assessing therapeutic options, identifying unmet needs, and developing product-specific education.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in support of business development efforts; collaborate with sales teams to identify and present opportunities for funded projects and programs, and contribute to project management activities as needed.
• Work collaboratively within a cross‑functional team, engaging effectively with internal partners in project management, editorial, medical writing, and design to ensure cohesive and timely project execution.
• Engage with clients and key opinion leaders (KOLs) through regular meetings to build relationships, align on strategy, and translate complex scientific concepts into clear, impactful communications for medical professionals.

Qualifications

• Clinical degree (PharmD) or advanced degree (MS, PhD) in a healthcare‑related field (e.g., life sciences, biomedical sciences).
• 2–3 years of experience in an agency or medical communications setting in multiple therapeutic areas, including work on promotional videos, live meetings, or other digital deliverables.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, coupled with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.

Compensation

$100,000 – $115,000 per year, depending on qualifications, with an eligible annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health insurance through Cigna (medical & dental)
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx
• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Pet discount program with PetAssure
• Norton LifeLock identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through NYLGBS
• Fertility benefits through Progyny
• Commuter benefits
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life Insurance options
• Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub

EEO Statement

MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

At-Will Employment

All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed “At Will.” This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.