Senior Scientific Director

nucleus; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucleus Global, part of Inizio Medical, seeks a Senior Scientific Director to lead Medical Affairs projects and a scientific team. The role involves shaping strategic content, advising clients, and expanding Medical Affairs capabilities across multiple therapeutic areas.

The position prioritizes US launch experience and cross‑functional collaboration, with remote or hybrid arrangements in the United States. Competitive benefits accompany this leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD or MD with deep Medical Affairs experience and scientific leadership.
• Experience leading multiple clients/therapeutic areas.
• US launch experience strongly preferred; global exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a scientific team delivering strategic Medical Affairs projects.
• Oversee creation of high-quality medical content and expand management as the team grows.
• Develop and grow Medical Affairs work with senior leaders to drive advisory boards and strategic client engagements.
• Identify strategic and tactical business recommendations aligned with client needs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor applying therapeutic area and drug development expertise.
• Promote innovation and collaboration across Nucleus to strengthen Medical Affairs leadership.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Team management

Client engagement

Education

PhD/PharmD/MD

Job description

Senior Scientific Director - Medical Affairs

Nucleus Global, an Inizio Medical company, is an international medical communications agency. Our reputation for delivering high-quality and creative communication solutions is founded on scientific expertise, strategic understanding and motivation of our staff. As part of Nucleus Global, our clients benefit from synergies across our network of offices spanning the US, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. We offer an unrivalled integrated approach to medical communications from across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Manage scientific team responsible for delivering a full range of strategic Medial Affairs projects
• Under the guidance of the scientific VP, lead and manage account to ensure the creation of high quality, accurate medical / scientific content, with ability to expand management responsibilities as team grows
• Develop and grow Medical Affairs work, partnering with VPs of scientific and client services to plan, lead, and facilitate strategic client engagements, including advisory boards, strategic planning sessions, workshops, and other high-value scientific and Medical Affairs initiatives
• Identify and develop strategic and tactical business recommendations relevant to client strategy and marketplace needs
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to clients, applying scientific, therapeutic area, drug development, and market expertise to identify needs, anticipate challenges, and develop strategic and tactical recommendations that address client and marketplace priorities
• Demonstrate a high level of comfort articulating scientific and therapeutic information in CRM
• Foster innovation and collaboration across Nucleus to position agency as leader in Medical Affairs work

Additional Requirements

• PhD, PharmD, MD with 10+ years of experience of relevant medical communications experience, with an in-depth understanding of Medical Affairs work in the CRM space
• Track record of successful scientific leadership across several clients/therapeutic categories
• US launch experience required; Global experience is a plus
• Some travel will be required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing staff / direct reports (potentially based across multiple locations)

This position is open to candidates who are looking for a fully remote or hybrid opportunity based in the United States (east coast preferred).

In addition to a competitive package, we are known for our friendly and informal working environment. We also offer excellent opportunities for career and personal development, and a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(K), vacation, holiday, and sick time.

We consider compensation more than just a base salary - that's why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations.

$1 - $1 USD

E‑EO / Diversity and Inclusion

Nucleus Global proudly offers an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to driving a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging where everyone is able to bring each facet of themselves to work each day. At Nucleus, we believe there is strength in diversity and inclusivity, and that strength is a driver of our success.