Remote Senior Scientific Director, Publications & Strategy

Lockwood; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockwood collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to identify effective, holistic, science-based strategies through medical communications. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and most work from where they live, fostering a flexible, talent-focused culture.

We emphasize strategic medical communications, content development, and leadership of project teams in a remote-friendly setup across the United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in medical publications with Heme/Oncology experience.
• Flexible remote structure emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with strategic medical communication recommendations that support brand goals.
• Work with the Group Scientific Director to ensure accuracy, transparency, and scientific value.
• Plan, develop, and oversee scientific content for various therapeutic areas and target audiences.
• Manage writing tasks including manuscripts, posters, abstracts, presentations, and publication extenders.
• Supervise Associate Scientific Directors and manage project execution within tight deadlines.
• Liaise with in-house and freelance staff on research, data-checking, and reference annotation.

Skills

Strategic medical communications

Content development

Team management

Scientific storytelling

Education

Advanced science degree (PhD/PharmD/MD)

CMPP certification preferred

Job description

Lockwood collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to identify effective, holistic, science-based strategies through medical communications. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and most work from where they live, fostering a flexible, talent-focused culture.

We emphasize strategic medical communications, content development, and leadership of project teams in a remote-friendly setup across the United States.