Senior Scientific Director - Publications (Oncology)

The Lockwood Group, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockwood is seeking a Senior Scientific Director - Publications (Oncology) to oversee scientific content for oncology accounts. The role involves planning, coordinating with editors and writers, and ensuring high-quality publication strategies across audiences.

The candidate should have an advanced science degree (PhD/PharmD/MD) and 5+ years of medical publication experience, with oncology exposure and familiarity with AMA style and ICMJE/GPP2022 guidelines. Remote work is available in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with medical publications (manuscripts, posters, abstracts, podium presentations).
• Knowledge of AMA style and ethical guidelines (ICMJE, GPP2022).
• Experience in oncology and, if possible, multiple myeloma.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects, multitask, and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and oversee scientific content for assigned accounts across therapeutic areas.
• Lead execution of content development activities and liaise with writers and freelancers.
• Supervise Associate Scientific Directors and coordinate with in-house teams.
• Conduct background research, data-checking, and reference annotation.

Skills

Medical publications

Editorial processes

Oncology experience

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Advanced degree in science (PhD/PharmD/MD)

CMPP preferred

Job description

Senior Scientific Director - Publications (Oncology)

Remote, United States

This position can be based remotely (working from home) or at our headquarters in Stamford, CT.

About Lockwood: Lockwood collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to identify effective, holistic, science-based strategies to address their objectives through medical communications. Our clients count on us to challenge their assumptions and help them creatively navigate around obstacles. From strategy through execution, we focus on accuracy, transparency, and scientific value to create programs that are evidence-based, clinically relevant, and contribute to the development of our clients’ brands. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and most work from where they live. Because our flexible structure provides better work-life balance, we attract the best talent, facilitate their best work, and as a result, are more responsive to our clients, wherever and whenever they do business.

Summary: In this role, the Senior Scientific Director is responsible for the planning, development, and oversight of scientific content for an assigned account or accounts across various therapeutic areas addressing different target audiences.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include working with the Group Scientific Director to provide clients with strategic medical communication recommendations that support the achievement of brand goals, independently leading execution of content development activities, supervising Associate Scientific Directors, and liaising with other in-house or freelance staff to manage writing and other content-related tasks such as conducting background research, data-checking, and reference annotation.

Education:An advanced degree in science (ie. PhD, PharmD, or MD) is required.CMPP preferred.

Professional Skills and Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5 or more years of relevant job experience with medical publications, including manuscripts, posters, abstracts, podium presentations, scientific platforms, and publication extenders.
• This role requires demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to analyze and interpret scientific data, multitask, work independently, and manage projects within tight deadlines.
• Experience with established professional medical editorial processes (ie. AMA style) and ethical guideline working knowledge (ie. ICMJE, GPP2022) is also required.
• Experience with Oncology is required. Multiple myeloma experience is preferred but not required.