Project Lead, Scientific Communications and Training # 26-27546

US Tech Solutions; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Project Lead, Scientific Communications and Training - Medical Affairs to develop and deliver scientifically rigorous content and training for Medical Affairs colleagues. The role supports disease-state and treatment-landscape resources and trains Medical Science Liaisons across the aesthetics portfolio.

You will partner with Global and US Medical Affairs to prioritize deliverables, assess capability needs, and ensure content remains current with therapeutic area

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific, medical, clinical, or health-related degree required.
• Typically 2–5 years in Medical Affairs, scientific communications, field medical, medical education, training, or related pharma/biotech role.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical Medical Affairs practices and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex data for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of scientifically accurate medical content and training.
• Apply adult-learning principles to create scalable, engaging training experiences.
• Identify knowledge gaps and translate them into content and training plans.
• Establish learning objectives, curricula, and competency assessments with leadership.
• Manage content and training initiatives from planning through delivery with quality control.

Skills

Strong scientific acumen

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced clinical degree

PharmD/PhD/MD

Tools

Presentation software

Digital learning platforms

Content development tools

Job description

• The Project Lead, Scientific Communications and Training - Medical Affairs leads the development and delivery of scientifically rigorous content and training that enable Medical Affairs colleagues to communicate current clinical and scientific evidence effectively.
• This role develops disease-state, product, treatment-landscape, and field-facing resources and provides training to Medical Science Liaisons across the aesthetics portfolio.
• The Project Lead partners across Global and US Medical Affairs including Scientific Communications, Medical Directors, field leadership, and other functions to assess capability needs, prioritize deliverables, and deliver meaningful and relevant scientific content
  
  

Duration: 12 months contract

Function Overview:

• The Project Lead, Scientific Communications and Training - Medical Affairs leads the development and delivery of scientifically rigorous content and training that enable Medical Affairs colleagues to communicate current clinical and scientific evidence effectively.
• This role develops disease-state, product, treatment-landscape, and field-facing resources and provides training to Medical Science Liaisons across the aesthetics portfolio.
• The Project Lead partners across Global and US Medical Affairs including Scientific Communications, Medical Directors, field leadership, and other functions to assess capability needs, prioritize deliverables, and deliver meaningful and relevant scientific content
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of scientifically accurate, HCP-appropriate medical content covering disease states, treatment landscapes, approved and investigational products, emerging evidence, and field resources. Deliverables may include slide decks and modules, infographics, videos, etc.
• Apply adult-learning principles and innovative learning methods to create engaging, scalable, and accessible training experiences. Deliverables may include workshops, virtual learning, webinars, podcasts, videos, and blended learning pathways.
• Partner with Medical Affairs leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to identify prioritized knowledge and skill gaps and translate them into actionable content and training plans.
• Establish learning objectives, curricula, and competency-assessment plans for Medical Affairs colleagues. Develop and administer written, oral, and applied assessments in partnership with Medical Affairs leadership and use learner feedback and performance data to improve training effectiveness.
• Manage content and training initiatives from planning through delivery, including scope, timelines, stakeholder review, risk management, and quality control. Maintain current knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas, products, clinical evidence, treatment guidelines, competitive developments, and medical practice.

Qualifications:

• Advanced scientific, medical, clinical, or health-related degree required.
• Preferred credentials include PharmD, PhD, MD, RN, RPh, or another relevant advanced clinical or scientific qualification.
• Typically 2-5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, scientific communications, field medical, medical education, training, or a related pharmaceutical or biotechnology role.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical Medical Affairs practices and applicable regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements.
• Strong scientific acumen with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate literature, synthesize complex evidence, and translate it into clear, accurate, audience-appropriate content.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills, with strong strategic and creative thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions, therapeutic areas, geographies, and levels of the organization in a dynamic environment.
• Strong project-management skills with a record of delivering high-quality work on schedule while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in presentation development and visual communication; experience with digital learning platforms and content-development tools preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple therapeutic areas, products, launches, or global Medical Affairs teams preferred.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt scientific messages and presentations for audiences with varying levels of expertise.
• Ability to learn complex scientific information quickly and teach it clearly using sound adult-learning principles.
• Ability to work independently while building productive, collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, products, and stakeholders while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Demonstrates ownership, sound judgment, continuous-improvement mindset, and the ability to influence without direct authority.

About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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