Senior Director, Scientific Strategy & Brand Innovation

Fingerpaint Marketing, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fingerpaint Marketing, Inc. seeks a Director of Scientific Strategy to lead the scientific approach for multiple brands within healthcare advertising. You will own the deliverables, guide client interactions, and mentor a team of scientific strategists while collaborating with medical affairs and HEOR.

The role requires a PhD (preferred), 6+ years in pharma, and strong presentation skills. Expect rigorous workshops, cross-functional coordination, and a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• PhD preferred; relevant degree in a pharmaceutical field.
• Minimum 6 years in pharma industry and/or pharma marketing.
• Experience developing medical communications programs.
• Strong presentation skills across settings.
• Expertise with PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe.
• Curiosity and creative drive.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific strategy for multiple brands.
• Manage and mentor scientific strategists.
• Run client workshops and advisory boards.
• Develop and contribute to new business pitches.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge across brands.
• Collaborate with medical affairs, HEOR, and clinical development.
• Elevate project quality and efficiency.
• Guide scope development and staffing.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Mentoring

Education

PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Job description

Fingerpaint Marketing, Inc. seeks a Director of Scientific Strategy to lead the scientific approach for multiple brands within healthcare advertising. You will own the deliverables, guide client interactions, and mentor a team of scientific strategists while collaborating with medical affairs and HEOR.

The role requires a PhD (preferred), 6+ years in pharma, and strong presentation skills. Expect rigorous workshops, cross-functional coordination, and a fast-paced agency environment.