Strategic Scientific Director, Publications & Insights

Citrus Health Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrus Health Group seeks a Scientific Director to provide strategic scientific leadership across accounts, shaping publications, abstracts, posters, and educational materials. The role partners with clients and internal teams to translate complex data into compelling scientific narratives.

Remote opportunities are available in the US and Canada; you will guide account teams, ensure quality, and drive opportunities while upholding integrity and compliance in medical communications.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD/MD/PharmD)
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical/medical communications agency
• Experience leading publication-heavy accounts and reviewing junior writers
• Understanding of product life cycles and scientific publishing in client strategies
• Ability to translate complex data into effective presentations

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific strategies and publication planning across accounts
• Serve as SME on scientific/clinical aspects of client projects
• Support ongoing training of team members
• Provide strategic and innovative ideas to meet client and team objectives
• Manage client relationships and lead status meetings
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality scientific materials to clients
• Keep leadership informed of project updates and concerns
• Stay abreast of scientific developments relevant to accounts

Skills

Scientific leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team training

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD/MD/PharmD)

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Citrus Health Group seeks a Scientific Director to provide strategic scientific leadership across accounts, shaping publications, abstracts, posters, and educational materials. The role partners with clients and internal teams to translate complex data into compelling scientific narratives.

Remote opportunities are available in the US and Canada; you will guide account teams, ensure quality, and drive opportunities while upholding integrity and compliance in medical communications.