Scientific Director (Oncology)

MSS MJH Shared Services; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance through Cigna

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Annual company bonus program

Job summary

MSS MJH Shared Services is seeking a Scientific Director of Clinical Communications to lead the creation of oncology education content. This role involves collaborating with partners to develop and deliver high-quality scientific information aimed at educating healthcare providers.

The ideal candidate will have a clinical degree and at least 3 years of experience in the medical communications field, specifically in oncology. The position offers a competitive salary of $130,000 – $140,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in agency or medical communications focused on digital, event, or promotional video deliverables.
• Significant oncology account experience preferred.
• Experience managing teams or leading projects is essential.
• Willingness to travel 3–5 days per month.

Responsibilities

• Identify client needs and provide strategic recommendations for scientific content.
• Support preparation of project materials ensuring compliance with content requirements.
• Revise content through internal and external reviews throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supervise direct reports, providing guidance on writing/editing best practices.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent writing and editing abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to multitask

Education

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

Job description

Position Overview

MJH Life Sciences seeks a Scientific Director of Clinical Communications to lead the creation of oncology education content for live events and sponsored video projects. The role involves collaborating with internal and external partners to develop, review, and deliver high-quality scientific information that educates healthcare providers and improves patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Identify client needs and provide strategic recommendations for creating accurate, high‑quality scientific content for digital, video, and live/virtual deliverables.
• Apply evidence‑based medical literature, clinical practice guidelines, and disease‑state information across therapeutic areas.
• Support preparation of project materials for pharmaceutical promotional reviews, ensuring compliance with processes and content requirements.
• Revise content through internal and external reviews throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supervise direct reports, providing guidance on writing/editing best practices and training Medical Writers and Editors.
• Prioritize workloads for reports, manage timelines and deliverables, and ensure timely completion of high‑quality content.
• Attend live events, advisory boards, and similar programming to capture presentation highlights and develop summary documents.
• Represent Clinical Communications as a content expert, interfacing with clients, key opinion leaders, and cross‑functional teams to communicate complex scientific information.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise for business‑development efforts, collaborating with sales associates and participating in project‑management functions such as SOWs, timelines, and budgets.
• Mentor rotating pharmacy students (APPE rotations).

Qualifications

• A clinical degree (PharmD, DO, MD) or advanced degree (MS, PhD) in a healthcare‑related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in an agency or medical‑communications company focused on digital, event, or promotional video deliverables.
• Significant oncology account experience.
• Experience managing teams or leading projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to multitask and meet multiple timelines.
• Excellent writing, editing, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel 3–5 days per month for meetings, events, and video production.

Compensation

Salary range: $130,000 – $140,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Eligible for an annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role performance.

Benefits

• 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 through PetAssure Norton LifeLock
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employment

MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. All employees are employed "At Will." In other words, 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.