Scientific Director - Medical Communications (Rare Disease) in United States at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Scientific Director - Medical Communications (Rare Disease) in the United States.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the development of high-impact scientific communications within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology space, with a strong focus on Rare Disease and specialized therapeutic areas. Working in a collaborative and science-driven environment, you will oversee strategic medical education initiatives and ensure the delivery of accurate, evidence-based content for diverse healthcare audiences. The position combines scientific leadership, client partnership, and project oversight across a wide range of medical communication activities. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring scientific staff and guiding complex content development projects from strategy through execution. This role is ideal for an experienced scientific communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and values flexibility, autonomy, and scientific excellence. The position can be performed remotely within the United States or from a hybrid office environment.
- Lead the planning, development, and scientific oversight of medical communication programs across Rare Disease and other therapeutic areas.
- Provide strategic scientific guidance to support client objectives, brand goals, and evidence-based communication initiatives.
- Oversee the creation and review of a variety of medical education materials, including advisory boards, speaker programs, slide decks, and scientific publications.
- Ensure all content maintains scientific accuracy, clinical relevance, regulatory compliance, and adherence to editorial standards and ethical guidelines.
- Collaborate closely with internal scientific teams, medical writers, freelancers, and cross-functional stakeholders to manage content development workflows efficiently.
- Supervise and mentor Associate Scientific Directors and other scientific staff, supporting professional growth and quality excellence.
- Conduct scientific research, data interpretation, reference validation, and quality control activities to support high-standard deliverables.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, strategic recommendations, and responsive project leadership.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality expectations are consistently achieved.
- Advanced scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience within medical communications, medical education, or related scientific communications environments.
- Strong experience developing promotional medical education content such as advisory boards, speaker programs, scientific slide decks, and educational materials.
- Expertise in interpreting and communicating complex scientific and clinical data to a variety of healthcare audiences.
- Experience working within Rare Disease and/or Nephrology therapeutic areas strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of medical editorial standards, including AMA style and industry ethical guidelines.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, project management, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in fast-paced environments.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal and client management abilities.
- Experience mentoring or supervising scientific teams is considered a strong advantage.
- Comfortable working in remote or distributed team environments with a collaborative mindset.
- Flexible remote work opportunity within the United States, with optional office-based collaboration.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise.
- Supportive work environment focused on scientific excellence, collaboration, and work-life balance.
- Opportunity to work on impactful projects within Rare Disease and specialized therapeutic areas.
- Career development and advancement opportunities within a growing scientific communications environment.
- Exposure to diverse pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients and projects.
- Collaborative culture with highly educated scientific and medical professionals.
- Flexible organizational structure designed to promote autonomy, responsiveness, and professional growth.