Scientific Director

MSS MJH Shared Services; Cranbury Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health insurance through Cigna

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter benefits

Job summary

MSS MJH Shared Services is seeking a Scientific Director (Oncology) to guide the development of scientific content for healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will leverage oncology account experience to translate scientific concepts into impactful communications.

Responsibilities include assessing client needs and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires a clinical degree and excellent communication skills. The compensation ranges from $125,000 to $135,000 per year, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strong oncology account experience in agency/medical communications.
• Management experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and deliver evidence‑based recommendations.
• Create high-quality scientific content for oncology healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for business development initiatives.

Skills

Oncology account experience

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal and organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Clinical degree (PharmD, DO, MD) or advanced degree (MS, PhD)

Job description

Scientific Director (Oncology)

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and deliver strategic, evidence‑based recommendations to guide the development of relevant, accurate, and high‑quality scientific content for oncology healthcare professionals.
• Interpret and apply medical literature, clinical practice guidelines, and disease‑state knowledge across multiple tumor types to create content that reflects current best practices and addresses key educational gaps.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert in support of business development initiatives, collaborating with sales teams to identify and present opportunities for funded projects and programs, and participate in project management activities as needed.
• Collaborate within a cross‑functional team and effectively communicate with internal professional services (project management, editorial, medical writers, and design services) to ensure high‑quality output.
• Engage with clients and key opinion leaders through regular meetings to build relationships, align on strategy, and translate complex scientific concepts into clear, impactful communications for medical professionals.

Qualifications

• A clinical degree (PharmD, DO, MD) or advanced degree (MS, PhD) in the healthcare‑related field (life sciences, biomedical sciences).
• 3 or more years of strong oncology account experience in agency/medical communications company with promotional video, events, or other digital deliverables.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to multitask, quickly adapt, and manage and meet multiple timelines simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
• Management experience.
• Ability to travel to meetings.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $125,000 – $135,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health insurance through Cigna (medical & dental)
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx
• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Pet discount program with PetAssure
• Norton LifeLock identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through NYLGBS
• Fertility benefits through Progyny
• Commuter benefits
• Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life Insurance options
• Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub

EEO Statement

MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed “At Will.” This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.