Scientific Director - Medical Communications (Solid Tumor Oncology)
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in medical communications or medical education
- Required Skills
- Project Management
Requirements
- Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent strongly preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in medical communications or medical education within an agency or pharmaceutical environment.
- Strong experience in solid tumor oncology, with the ability to interpret complex clinical and scientific data.
- Proven background developing promotional medical education materials such as speaker programs, advisory boards, and scientific slide decks.
- Strong understanding of medical writing standards, editorial processes, and compliance requirements (e.g., AMA style).
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, scientists, and internal teams.
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior scientific or editorial staff is highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development, and scientific oversight of medical communication content across assigned accounts, with a focus on solid tumor oncology and related therapeutic areas.
- Partner with senior scientific leadership to develop strategic communication recommendations aligned with client brand goals and clinical evidence.
- Oversee end-to-end content development, including advisory boards, speaker programs, slide decks, and other medical education materials.
- Supervise and mentor Associate Scientific Directors and coordinate contributions from writers, freelancers, and cross-functional team members.
- Conduct in-depth scientific literature reviews, data interpretation, and reference validation to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Ensure high-quality execution of deliverables following established medical writing conventions (e.g., AMA style) and ethical guidelines.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining timelines, quality standards, and client expectations.
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