Scientific Content Specialist

Aptitude Health; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Scientific Content Specialist to contribute to the development of impactful scientific and medical content. This role involves collaborating closely with clients and internal teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality educational materials and programs. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in a relevant scientific field, along with strong communication and analytical skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of educational initiatives in healthcare. If you are passionate about science and education, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in oncology/hematology or related field required.
• 0-3 years relevant experience in scientific content development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute scientific content for educational programs.
• Collaborate with clients to create agendas and discussion guides.

Skills

Scientific communication

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

PhD, MS, MD, PharmD, PA-C, NP, RN

Job description

The Scientific Content Specialist is responsible for the development of scientific and medical content and is further responsible for the content-related execution of educational meetings and projects. The Scientific Content Specialist is expected to interact closely with Account Services and other team members to produce timely and accurate deliverables in line with the strategy of the client. The Scientific Content Specialist learns from and cooperates with the other members of the Content team and reports to the Scientific Director of the Scientific Content Team.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Supporting and leading the development and execution of assigned projects, live and virtual meetings, and gaining familiarity with all projects across Aptitude Health’s lines of business.
2. Interacting with clients to discuss goals, format, and content of educational programs, including:
1. Developing content (agendas, discussion guides, speaker briefs) in collaboration with the client.
2. Developing scientific/clinical slides in collaboration with faculty and client in a timely manner with appropriate referencing.
3. Providing post-program meeting reports and/or executive summaries.
4. Developing enduring materials such as abstract books, brochures, meeting programs.
3. Collaborating with Account Services, BD, and other internal partners to assure timely implementation of meetings, programs, and projects.
4. Daily duties concerning content/clinical management as directed by management.
5. Adhering to internal operational procedures, and the multilevel quality-control content-review process.
6. Familiarity with and goal to support relationship management of external stakeholders: client, and faculty experts.
7. Attending and managing live scientific clinical meetings as required.

The above job description in no way states or implies these duties are the only duties performed by this employee. The incumbent is expected to perform other related duties necessary for the effective operation of the department and company.

The Company reserves the right to change or alter any of the above duties and responsibilities according to the operational needs of the department and Company.

Education, Experience, and Skills

1. An advanced degree (PhD, MS, MD, PharmD, PA-C, NP, RN considered with applicable experience) with a background in oncology/hematology or scientific background in another medical/pharmaceutical/biological field.
2. Relevant experience: 0–3 years.
3. Ability to translate scientific information into effective verbal and visual practical communication.
4. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal in English).
5. Results-oriented, accurate, and analytical.
6. Self-motivated and able to work largely independently, and as part of a team.
7. Travel may be required based on business needs (domestically and internationally) and attend virtual programs during evening hours as needed.
8. Scientific/medical communication and education.
9. Accurate and detail-oriented.
10. Critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
11. Team player and collaborative.

Conditions of Employment:

• Verification of employment history, professional references, and education or training.
• Eligible Candidates must live in the US and be able to work in the US.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Travel may be required based on business needs (domestically and internationally).

Aptitude Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Product Management, Science, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care