Scientific Director
November 10
Description
• The Scientific Director provides strategic scientific and publications oversight across multiple accounts. • Review all content for scientific accuracy and adherence to client preference. • Provide ongoing training and feedback to internal team members. • Develop de novo content as needed (e.g., abstracts, posters, manuscripts, slide decks). • Identify emerging trends within applicable scientific areas and keep teams apprised. • Lead all activities related to scientific strategies and publication planning. • Serve as a subject matter expert on scientific and clinical aspects of client projects and deliverables. • Support ongoing training of team members. • Offer strategic and innovative ideas to support client and team objectives. • Review deliverables with a scientific lens to ensure quality standards are met. • Prepare strategic and tactical plans for each client and individual project plans as needed. • Attend and lead aspects of regular client status meetings, new project kick-offs, and debrief meetings.
Requirements
• Higher degree in the life sciences; PhD, MD or PharmD preferred • 6+ years of publications experience within the pharmaceutical or medical communications industry • Demonstrated understanding of product life cycles, competitive landscapes, and role of publications in client’s medical and commercial strategies • Experience translating complex data into effective presentation formats • Strong understanding of clinical research and analyses • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome challenges • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability • Ability to think analytically and to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute • Expert verbal and written communication skills • Expert presentation skills with a variety of formats to a variety of audiences • Ability to work to the allocated deadlines and specifications • Understanding and application of good publications practice and relevant compliance requirements • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; especially Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to produce well-designed and effective decks
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