Scientific Director — Strategic Publications & Counsel

Citrus: A Global Healthcare Communications Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrus: A Global Healthcare Communications Group is seeking a Scientific Director to provide scientific direction and oversight across multiple accounts. This role involves ensuring scientific accuracy in deliverables and offering strategic scientific counsel both internally and to clients.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD, MD, or PharmD, plus 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical communications. The position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex scientific data effectively.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of publications experience within the pharmaceutical or medical communications industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of product life cycles, competitive landscapes, and role of publications in client’s medical and commercial strategies.
• Experience translating complex data into effective presentation formats.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific direction, leadership, and oversight over all projects on assigned accounts.
• Review all content for scientific accuracy and adherence to client preference.
• Identify emerging trends within applicable scientific areas and keep teams apprised.

Skills

Strong understanding of clinical research and analyses

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Expert verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work to allocated deadlines

Education

Higher degree in the life sciences; PhD, MD or PharmD preferred

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Citrus: A Global Healthcare Communications Group is seeking a Scientific Director to provide scientific direction and oversight across multiple accounts. This role involves ensuring scientific accuracy in deliverables and offering strategic scientific counsel both internally and to clients.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD, MD, or PharmD, plus 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical communications. The position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex scientific data effectively.