Medical Director

BioTalent; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Team and social activities

Job summary

BioTalent is seeking an experienced Medical Director for its expanding Medical Communications team in a hybrid role based in Boston, MA or New York, NY. The position emphasizes publications strategy, content development, client leadership and business development within Medical Affairs.

A minimum of 3 years’ publications experience is required, with strong writing and leadership capabilities. This hands-on role includes guiding teams and delivering high-quality client work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional publications experience in Medical Communications or medical writing.
• Proven track record leading publications accounts or programs.
• Excellent scientific writing, editing and data presentation skills.
• Ability to manage client relationships and lead multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of publication and Medical Communications programs.
• Provide strategic and scientific guidance to pharmaceutical clients.
• Lead publication planning and execution across manuscripts, abstracts, posters and presentations.
• Mentor junior writers and review colleagues' work for quality and accuracy.
• Contribute to business development through proposals and pitches.

Skills

Publications leadership

Medical writing

Client management

Scientific communication

Team mentorship

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Publication planning

Content development

Job description

Location: Boston, MA or New York, NY | Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Medical Director to join a growing Medical Communications team. This position will take a leading role across scientific communications programs, with a particular focus on publications, while also providing opportunities to work across broader Medical Affairs initiatives.

This is a hands-on role combining scientific strategy, content development, client leadership, team mentorship, and business development. The Medical Director will lead projects from planning through delivery while helping develop strong, long-term client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of complex publication and Medical Communications programs
• Provide strategic and scientific guidance to pharmaceutical and healthcare clients
• Lead publication planning and execution across deliverables including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, congress materials, and scientific presentations
• Develop and review high-quality scientific content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency
• Translate complex scientific and clinical data into compelling communications for appropriate audiences
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted scientific partner
• Lead project teams and oversee timelines, quality, and successful delivery of client work
• Review and provide constructive scientific feedback on work produced by other writers
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior scientific team members
• Collaborate with colleagues across Medical Communications and adjacent healthcare consulting disciplines
• Contribute to business development, including proposal development, pitches, and identifying opportunities to expand existing client relationships
• Stay current on relevant scientific developments and industry trends

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional publications experience within a Medical Communications/medical writing agency
• Demonstrated experience leading publications accounts or programs
• Strong background across publications deliverables, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress materials
• Degree or advanced qualification in a relevant scientific discipline
• Excellent scientific writing, editing, and data presentation skills
• Proven ability to develop and manage strong client relationships
• Strong project and account leadership skills with the ability to oversee multiple priorities
• Experience reviewing the work of other scientific writers and providing constructive feedback
• Ability to contribute strategically to client accounts and identify opportunities for account growth
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

Hybrid Working

This position can be based in either Boston, MA or New York, NY and follows a hybrid working model.

Employees have flexibility to work remotely for up to approximately half of their working time, measured across a two-week period. Candidates should therefore be within reasonable commuting distance of either the Boston or New York City office and comfortable with regular in-person collaboration.

• Generous paid vacation and holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Company-sponsored team and social activities