Scientific Director (Medical Publications) 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 Publications) in United States.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced scientific communications leader to shape high-impact medical publication and communication strategies within the life sciences industry. In this role, you will oversee complex scientific accounts, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure the delivery of accurate, compliant, and strategically aligned medical content. You will serve as a trusted scientific advisor to clients while driving excellence across manuscripts, congress materials, training programs, and digital assets. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-driven, offering the chance to influence scientific storytelling at a global scale. This position is ideal for someone who combines deep scientific expertise with strong leadership and client management skills. Working remotely, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that support advancements in healthcare knowledge and patient outcomes.
- Lead integrated scientific and medical communication strategies for complex accounts, including publication planning and scientific content development.
- Serve as the primary scientific contact for client stakeholders, clinical teams, and cross-functional collaborators.
- Oversee the creation and review of high-quality scientific materials, including manuscripts, congress presentations, training content, and MLR-regulated assets.
- Ensure all deliverables meet publication standards, regulatory requirements, and industry guidelines such as GPP, ICMJE, and PhRMA standards.
- Guide scientific discussions, workshops, advisory boards, and speaker training initiatives while representing the organization externally.
- Support business growth through participation in pitches, proposals, forecasting, and strategic planning activities.
- Manage and mentor scientific writers and associate scientific directors, including performance evaluations, coaching, and career development support.
- Drive operational excellence through workflow optimization, quality governance, risk mitigation, and resource planning initiatives.
- Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare-related discipline such as PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc preferred.
- Approximately 6+ years of experience in medical communications, scientific writing, or publication planning with leadership responsibilities across multiple accounts or programs.
- Minimum 2+ years of people management and team leadership experience.
- Exceptional scientific writing, editing, and data interpretation skills with strong knowledge of publication and medical communication standards.
- Solid understanding of clinical research, regulatory requirements, and MLR review processes.
- Strong client-facing communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship management abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, collaboration tools, and scientific content development platforms.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Comfortable working in a remote or hybrid environment with occasional travel requirements.
- Fully remote work opportunity within the United States or Canada.
- Competitive compensation package and full-time employment stability.
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture focused on innovation and professional growth.
- Opportunities for career advancement, mentorship, and leadership development.
- Exposure to global medical communications and life sciences projects.
- Flexible work environment with strong emphasis on work-life balance.
- Recognition-focused culture that values creativity, teamwork, and employee contributions.
- Participation in meaningful healthcare and scientific initiatives that improve patient outcomes.