Scientific Director, Medical Communications

Precision Medicine Group; Yardley (Bucks County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group seeks a Scientific Director to lead scientific strategy and quality for medical communications programs. The role ensures evidence-based content, high editorial quality, and alignment with client objectives while mentoring a team of writers and coordinating with senior stakeholders.

The SD will stay current with therapeutic area science, manage timelines, oversee advisory boards, and contribute to business development efforts across client programs. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced life sciences degree required (MD, PhD, or PharmD).
• Extensive medical writing experience.
• Communication agency experience (2–3 years minimum).

Responsibilities

• Writes, reviews, and directs content development to meet objectives and standards.
• Mentors Medical Writers and Editors and coordinates with authors and clients.
• Oversees regulatory review processes and ensures accuracy across projects.

Skills

Communication

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

EndNote

Job description

Are you passionate about translating cutting-edge science into meaningful outcomes for patients? Join a collaborative, high-performing medical communications team where your scientific expertise directly informs impactful programs for leading pharmaceutical and biotech clients. In this role, you’ll partner across disciplines to shape strategy, elevate scientific storytelling, and contribute to a culture built on excellence, innovation, and long-standing client success. This is an opportunity to grow within a dynamic organization known for its award-winning work, strong client partnerships, and commitment to professional development.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Scientific Director (SD) is to ensure that all content developed is evidence-based, is of the highest editorial quality, meets the strategic objectives of our clients, and ultimately translates science into clinical benefit. The SD functions as the scientific team lead and is responsible for providing scientific and medical expertise, strategies, and perspectives by staying abreast of the most up-to-date research and other changes in the marketplace that impact the therapeutic area and the Brand. The SD is expected to partner effectively with Strategic Account Directors to translate the strategic, marketing, and educational objectives of our clients into compelling programs. The SD serves as the primary quality-control contact for internal and external content development and actively manages the input of Key Opinion Leaders, authors, and faculty. The SD will report to the Vice President – Content Development.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Specific responsibilities

• Writes, reviews, and provides feedback/direction to others involved in the content development process (eg, Medical Writers, Editors, Graphic Artists) to ensure that the content meets the objectives and strategic needs of the Strategic Account Director and client and adheres to the established Precision AQ standards
• Analyzes, interprets, and utilizes complex medical documents; reviews analyses conducted by junior team members
• Leads and/or supports others in discussions of content directly with authors and clients
• Manages and mentors Medical Writers within the team
• Maintains current knowledge (eg, conducts literature searches) regarding competitor products, drugs in development, treatment, and strategic issues for assigned therapeutic area(s) to ensure delivery of the most up-to-date, accurate, and clinically relevant information/content for assigned products
• Attends medical conferences and assesses competitor product activity and market opportunities for client products
• Provides scientific and strategic background to Writers, Editors, and other staff members
• Identifies and helps develop new clients in the relevant medical field
• Manages timelines and expectations throughout the content development process
• Oversees and manages the regulatory review process for all projects within client team(s)
• Ensures consistency and leverages learnings in regulatory review and other processes across client team(s)
• Attends and helps design advisory board meetings
• Assists with strategic planning for business development
• Travel - from moderate to extensive depending upon team assignment

Additional Responsibilities

• Identifies new business opportunities for the Strategic Account Director to pursue
• Participates in new business development presentations and pitches
• Works with the Vice President – Content Development to
  • Define Precision AQ Standards of Excellence and ensure that all content meets these standards (eg, evidence-based, original, appropriately referenced, and adheres to industry and client standards)
  • Assist in developing and defining our content development processes and procedures to improve our efficiency
  • Assist in tracking team assignments, determine how to better share resources, and identify gaps and fill them
  • Assist in developing and providing routine training and development for Writers and Editors to consistently deliver these Standards of Excellence
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team setting
• Superior time management skills to work effectively within demanding timelines
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients and thought leaders in a variety of therapeutic areas

Qualifications

Minimum Required: Advanced life sciences degree: MD, PhD, or PharmD

Other Required

• Extensive medical writing experience
• Communication agency experience (at least 2-3 years)

Skills

Proficiency in Word®, PowerPoint®, Excel®, Adobe Acrobat®, and reference-management software (EndNote®)

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Reasonable estimate of the current range: $125,000 USD - $155,000 USD

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