Scientific Director

Meet is excited to be partnered with a well known global Medical Communications agency to find a Scientific Director to join their established, energetic, and collaborative US team!

This agency works across various therapeutic areas and provides some of the world’s leading biotech, pharma and medical device businesses with exceptional communications, market access, and consultancy services. You will play a pivotal role in leading the scientific strategy and content development for our publications. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of skilled scientific writers, ensuring the accurate and compelling presentation of complex scientific data. The Scientific Director will collaborate closely with clients, key opinion leaders, and internal cross-functional teams to drive the successful execution of projects.

Job Description:

• Supervise and mentor a team of scientific writers, guiding their professional development and ensuring high-quality output.
• Oversee the development of scientific content for various publication types, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations.
• Extensive experience managing a team and delegating tasks.
• Ensure that all content is evidence-based, well-structured, and tailored to the target audience, such as healthcare professionals, researchers, and patients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their scientific objectives and translating them into impactful publication strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including account management, design, and production, to ensure seamless project execution and timely delivery.
• Provide scientific input during client meetings, presentations, and strategic discussions.

Skills Required:

• 5+ years experience in medical communications agency experience.
• 4+ years experience medical writing and mentorship experience, specifically in publications.
• Life Sciences degree, ideally paired with a Masters or PhD.
• Experience managing a tricky client and still be able to dedicate time to developing and strengthening the team.

Please contact Owen Marchand at owen@peoplewithchemistry.com if you would like to learn more about this opportunity.