Senior Scientific Director - Promotional Med Ed 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 Senior Scientific Director – Promotional Med Ed in the United States.
This senior scientific leadership role sits at the intersection of science, strategy, and client engagement within a fast-paced medical communications environment. You will be responsible for shaping high-impact scientific content across complex therapeutic areas, ensuring accuracy, clinical relevance, and strategic alignment with brand objectives. The role involves leading scientific direction for key accounts while partnering closely with clients and internal teams to guide brand strategy and medical education initiatives.
You will act as a trusted scientific advisor, helping clients translate complex clinical data into clear, compelling, and compliant educational materials.
In addition to content leadership, you will contribute to business growth through strategic input on brand planning and new opportunity development.
This position offers a highly collaborative, flexible environment where scientific rigor and creativity are equally valued.
It is ideal for an experienced medical communications professional who thrives in a client-facing, strategy-driven role with significant scientific ownership.
- Lead scientific strategy and content development for assigned accounts across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring scientific accuracy, clarity, and compliance with industry standards.
- Oversee the creation and quality of promotional medical education deliverables, including advisory boards, speaker programs, slide decks, and related materials.
- Serve as a senior scientific lead in client interactions, contributing to brand strategy discussions and long-term planning.
- Partner with client services teams to develop scopes of work, project timelines, and resource allocation plans.
- Provide strategic input into brand planning and business development initiatives, identifying opportunities for organic growth and expanded services.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring high-quality scientific output under tight deadlines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to maintain consistency, scientific integrity, and client satisfaction.
- Advanced degree in a scientific or medical discipline is required (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent).
- 8–10+ years of experience in medical communications or promotional medical education within pharma, biotech, or agency settings.
- Strong expertise in promotional medical education deliverables, including advisory boards, speaker programs, and scientific slide development.
- Experience in rare disease is required; nephrology experience is considered a strong plus.
- Solid understanding of medical writing standards, including AMA style and ethical publication guidelines.
- Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical data clearly and accurately.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal, client-facing, and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Highly autonomous, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment.
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and industry benchmarks.
- Flexible remote work model with optional access to headquarters in Stamford, CT.
- Opportunity to work across leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device accounts.
- Highly flexible work culture supporting work-life balance and autonomy.
- Exposure to diverse therapeutic areas, including rare disease and complex scientific fields.
- Collaborative environment with a strong focus on scientific excellence and innovation.
- Access to experienced scientific and medical professionals within a highly credentialed team.