Medical Affairs Scientific Training & Education Lead

Orion Group; United States; Remote; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group is seeking a Medical Affairs Training & Education Lead (PM III) for a 12-month remote contract in the United States. You will oversee scientifically accurate content and engaging educational programs for MSLs and Medical Affairs teams, translating evidence into training materials.

The ideal candidate brings a strong scientific background with experience in medical education, scientific communications, or field medical training, and collaborates with Medical Directors and leadership

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific, clinical, medical, or health-related degree required.
• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical Medical Affairs or scientific training.
• Ability to critically evaluate clinical literature and communicate complex concepts.
• Experience developing scientific presentations, educational content, or medical training materials.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and Medical Affairs compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of scientifically rigorous medical education materials.
• Translate literature and trial data into audience-appropriate content.
• Create slide decks, training modules, infographics, videos, and resources.
• Design and deliver training programs for Medical Science Liaisons and colleagues.
• Collaborate with Medical Directors and Global/US Medical Affairs teams.
• Manage multiple content and training projects from planning through execution.
• Ensure content meets regulatory and compliance standards.

Skills

Scientific communications

Project management

Presentation skills

Remote work

Education

Advanced scientific/clinical degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Digital learning platforms

Content development tools

Job description

Medical Affairs Scientific Training & Education Lead

(PM III)

Location: Remote – United States

Contract Duration: 12 months to start

Employment Type: Contract

Industry: Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology

Therapeutic Area: Medical Aesthetics

$46-$51/hr based on location and benefit selections

Orion Group is seeking an experienced Project Lead – Scientific Communications & Training to support a global pharmaceutical organization's Medical Affairs team within its aesthetics portfolio.

This position will lead the development of scientifically accurate medical content and engaging educational programs that equip Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and other Medical Affairs professionals with the knowledge and resources needed to communicate complex clinical and scientific information effectively.

The ideal candidate combines a strong scientific or clinical background with experience in Medical Affairs, scientific communications, medical education, or field medical training.

This individual will collaborate with Medical Directors, Scientific Communications teams, and Medical Affairs leadership to translate clinical evidence into effective educational materials and training experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Communications & Content Development

• Develop scientifically rigorous medical education materials covering disease states, treatment landscapes, product data, emerging evidence, and clinical research.
• Translate complex scientific literature and clinical trial data into clear, accurate, audience-appropriate content.
• Create medical slide decks, training modules, infographics, videos, and field-facing scientific resources.
• Ensure content aligns with scientific evidence, Medical Affairs standards, and applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.

Medical Affairs Training & Education

• Design and deliver training programs for Medical Science Liaisons and other Medical Affairs colleagues.
• Apply adult-learning principles to develop engaging workshops, webinars, virtual learning, and blended educational programs.
• Develop learning objectives, training curricula, and competency assessments.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through learner feedback, knowledge assessments, and performance metrics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Medical Directors, Scientific Communications, field medical leadership, and Global and US Medical Affairs teams.
• Identify knowledge gaps and translate business and scientific priorities into targeted training initiatives.
• Support scientific readiness across products, therapeutic areas, and evolving treatment landscapes.
• Manage multiple scientific content and training projects from planning through execution.
• Coordinate timelines, stakeholder reviews, deliverables, and quality-control activities.
• Maintain awareness of emerging clinical evidence, treatment guidelines, and competitive developments.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced scientific, clinical, medical, or health-related degree required.
• Approximately 2–5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, scientific communications, medical education, field medical, or scientific training.
• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate clinical literature and communicate complex scientific concepts.
• Experience developing scientific presentations, educational content, or medical training materials.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory, legal, and Medical Affairs compliance requirements.
• Strong project management, written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• PharmD, PhD, MD, RN, RPh, or another relevant advanced clinical/scientific qualification.
• Experience developing or delivering training for MSLs or field medical teams.
• Experience supporting global or US Medical Affairs organizations.
• Familiarity with adult-learning methodologies, curriculum design, and competency assessments.
• Experience with multiple therapeutic areas, product launches, or medical aesthetics.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, digital learning platforms, and scientific content-development tools.

Ideal Candidate

A scientifically trained Medical Affairs professional who enjoys translating complex clinical evidence into engaging educational content. This individual is equally comfortable reviewing scientific literature, developing MSL training resources, presenting technical information, and managing multiple cross-functional projects.

This position is particularly well-suited for candidates with backgrounds in Medical Affairs training, scientific communications, medical education, or MSL enablement.

People are our business worldwide

Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.