Scientific Director

Real; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid leave

Job summary

A leading staffing group is seeking a Scientific Director for a remote role, ideal for candidates based in the Northeastern United States. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years in medical communications, advanced degree, and skills in scientific strategy and content development. This position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $170,000 annually with potential for additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a medical communications agency environment.
• Demonstrated experience in both medical communications and peer-reviewed publications.
• Must be based in the Northeastern United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific strategy and content development for medical communications accounts.
• Serve as the scientific expert in client meetings.
• Guide and mentor medical writers and editorial staff.

Skills

Scientific strategy

Medical communications

Team leadership

Exceptional writing

Communication skills

Education

PhD, PharmD, or MD

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Real provided pay range

This range is provided by Real. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Job Title: Scientific Director

Location: Remote (Must reside in the Northeastern United States)

Industry: Medical Communications

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Scientific Director to join a growing medical communications team. This is a remote role for candidates based in the Northeastern United States. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in medical communications and publications, with a proven ability to lead scientific strategy, mentor junior writers, and contribute to the development of high‑quality deliverables across a range of therapeutic areas.

You’ll play a key role in shaping content and strategy across accounts, working closely with cross‑functional teams including client services, creative, and editorial. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and is passionate about translating complex science into compelling, accurate communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead scientific strategy and content development for a range of medical communications and publications accounts
• Serve as the scientific expert in client meetings and presentations
• Guide and mentor medical writers and editorial staff to ensure content accuracy, consistency, and alignment with strategic objectives
• Review and approve scientific content, ensuring clarity, scientific integrity, and compliance with industry standards
• Collaborate with client services and project management teams to develop strategic plans and timelines
• Contribute to business development efforts by providing scientific insight on pitches, proposals, and capabilities presentations
• Stay current with relevant literature, therapeutic area trends, and industry guidelines (e.g., GPP, ICMJE, PhRMA)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a medical communications agency environment
• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD preferred) in a scientific or clinical discipline
• Demonstrated experience in both medical communications and peer‑reviewed publications
• Proven ability to lead teams and contribute to strategic account growth
• Exceptional writing, reviewing, and communication skills
• Comfortable working across multiple therapeutic areas and deliverables
• Must be based in the Northeastern United States

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct‑hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

To find out more about Real, please visit www.realstaffing.com