Medical Director

Medical Director – Integrated Scientific Communications

Location: East Coast US

Pharma-Partners are currently working with a world leading med comms agency looking to hire a new Medical Director to lead on new client activities. In this role you will have strategic input, lead a team and work on a variety of new and established client projects. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, well known company and develop professionally in a fast paced, scientific environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work with clients’ Medical Affairs and Medical Communications teams to develop and execute strategic medical communications initiatives
• Work with clients’ publications teams to develop and execute manuscripts, abstracts, posters, review articles, symposia decks etc
• Develop, manage, and track strategy and tactics in partnership with a cross-functional team of internal and client stakeholders
• Oversee and be accountable for quality of medical communications tactics/deliverables developed by in-house scientific writers. Review deliverables to ensure strategic alignment and scientific accuracy as needed
• Work with in-house technology and creative teams on building innovative digital solutions for Medical Affairs and Medical Communications clients
• Train and mentor junior writers; contribute to skill development of the writing team
• Work with Account Director to ensure compliance and consistency with client SOPs, messaging, and publication objectives
• Participate in client pitches and business development meetings as the scientific lead
• Ensure organic growth through delivery quality and client engagement

The Candidate:

• MD/PhD or similar advanced degree
• Experienced in medical writing medical communications, ideally Associate Medical Director or Medical Director level experience in a pharmaceutical company or a medical communications agency
• Experience across several therapy areas preferred
• Integrated scicoms experience required with demonstrated experience on both medical communications and publications accounts
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing deliverables mentioned in the above for both investigational and mature products
• Experience with developing digital content, and infographics to supplement traditional deliverables and communications
• Experience of providing congress support and conducting/facilitating advisory board meetings

Remuneration:

• Very competitive basic annual salary plus standard benefits package

To apply for this position please use the "Apply" option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email info@pharma-partners.co.uk