Remote Freelance Scientific Director: Medical Communications Lead

The Lockwood Group®; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockwood seeks a Freelance Scientific Director to plan, develop, and oversee scientific content for assigned accounts across therapeutic areas addressing diverse audiences. The role requires an advanced science degree and 5+ years of medical publications experience, with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Oncology experience (CAR-T or multiple myeloma) is preferred. The position emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and external freelancers to ensure accuracy and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant job experience with medical publications including manuscripts, posters, abstracts, podium presentations, and publication extenders.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to multitask and manage projects under tight deadlines.
• Experience with AMA style and guideline compliance (ICMJE, GPP2022) required.
• Oncology experience preferred (CAR-T and/or Multiple Myeloma).

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and oversee scientific content for assigned accounts across therapeutic areas.
• Provide strategic medical communication recommendations and lead execution of content development activities.
• Supervise Associate Scientific Directors and liaise with internal or freelance writers; conduct background research, data-checking, and reference annotation.

Skills

5+ years medical publications

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

Advanced degree in science (PhD/ PharmD/ MD)

CMPP preferred

Job description

Lockwood seeks a Freelance Scientific Director to plan, develop, and oversee scientific content for assigned accounts across therapeutic areas addressing diverse audiences. The role requires an advanced science degree and 5+ years of medical publications experience, with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Oncology experience (CAR-T or multiple myeloma) is preferred. The position emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and external freelancers to ensure accuracy and