Scientific Director

Responsibilities

Independently provide client-ready deliverables

Oversee content development on a wide range of complex projects across multiple teams/therapeutic areas and guide the decision-making process in data analysis

Review scientific content developed by scientific team members and guide others to develop this skill

Contribute to scope creation and provide feedback on scientific aspects of budget development

Collaborate with the Client Services partner for forecasting, staffing, and resource planning

Serve as scientific lead on assigned accounts, providing strategic direction and leadership

Develop understanding of the big picture in therapeutic categories through fundamental review of literature

Demonstrate strong knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and compliance

Moderate and facilitate effective, productive client sessions

Build and manage strong relationships with clients and medical experts communication channels with physicians and guides others in developing this skill

Partner with Client Services on account / issues management

Communicate effectively and propose rational and appropriate solutions when conflicts arise

Guide career development and performance management for direct reports

Work with functional teams and Client Services to cross sell services showing an understanding of business environment and client business strategy/implications

Participate in business development initiatives with existing clients and contribute to RFPs and pitches for business with new clients

Qualifications

• An advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) with 3 to 5 years of experience in a Medical Communications agency setting
• Strong therapeutic category knowledge and experience.
• Experience working directly with pharmaceutical clients
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data and provide strategic/scientific direction to clients
• Proficiency organizing teams and managing projects
• Strong self-motivation and enthusiasm with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly detail-oriented environment
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical standards, compliance, and regulations