Scientific Director

Nucleus Global; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Sick time

Job summary

Nucleus Global, part of Inizio Medical, is seeking a Scientific Director – Publications to lead the publication team in the US. The role focuses on strategic account oversight and development of publication programs in oncology, with an emphasis on lung cancer.

This client-facing position requires directing client strategy, mentoring staff across locations, and partnering with VPs and managing directors to grow the business. Remote or hybrid work options in the United States are available.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/PharmD with 10+ years in medical communications and oncology publications.
• Demonstrated leadership across multiple clients and therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scientific team to deliver strategic publication content.
• Direct client strategy and oversee senior publication programs.
• Mentor staff and coordinate with senior leadership to grow the business.
• Present scientific perspectives to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Client strategy leadership

Staff mentoring

Exceptional communication

Education

PhD

PharmD

MD

Job description

Scientific Director – Publications

Nucleus Global, an Inizio Medical company, is an international medical communications agency. Our reputation for delivering high-quality and creative communication solutions is founded on scientific expertise, strategic understanding and motivation of our staff. As part of Nucleus Global, our clients benefit from synergies across our network of offices spanning the US, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. We offer an unrivalled integrated approach to medical communications from across the globe.

Inizio is expanding its footprint in the publication space and is looking for a senior level director to lead the scientific team and provide strategic account oversight. This is an excellent opportunity to help shape the department and grow the publication team and business.

The right individual must have strong work experience in the publication space with a focus on lung cancer. This is a client-facing role that requires directing client strategy, staff mentoring / management, leading scientific teams in content creation, and partnering with the VPs of scientific and client services and managing director in business development, among other responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage scientific team responsible for delivery of a full range of strategic publication focus
• Under the guidance of the scientific VP, lead and manage account to ensure the creation of high quality, accurate medical / scientific content with ability to expand management responsibilities as team grows
• Develop and grow publication work partnering with VPs of scientific and client services and managing directors
• Identify and develop strategic and tactical business recommendations relevant to client strategy and marketplace needs
• Develop / lead / facilitate key strategy workshops
• Demonstrate a high level of comfort articulating scientific and therapeutic information in lung cancer
• Foster innovation and collaboration across Nucleus to position agency as leader in publication work

Additional Requirements:

• PhD, PharmD, MD with 10+ years of experience of relevant medical communications experience, with an in-depth understanding of publication oncology work
• Track record of successful scientific leadership across several clients/therapeutic categories
• US launch experience required; Global experience is a plus
• Some travel will be required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing staff / direct reports (potentially based across multiple locations)

This position is open to candidates who are looking for a fully remote or hybrid opportunity based in the United States (east coast preferred).

In addition to a competitive package, we are known for our friendly and informal working environment. We also offer excellent opportunities for career and personal development, and a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(K), vacation, holiday, and sick time.

Nucleus Global proudly offers an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to driving a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging where everyone is able to bring each facet of themselves to work each day. At Nucleus, we believe there is strength in diversity and inclusivity, and that strength is a driver of our success.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

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