Scientific Director guiding pharmaceutical medical communications and publication strategy. Leading scientific oversight, publications, client counsel, and new-business support for Citrus Health Group.
Responsibilities
Provide scientific direction, leadership, and oversight over all projects on assigned accounts
Examine and distill complex scientific data into impactful publications, educational materials, and brand strategies
Provide strategic scientific and publications oversight across multiple accounts
Review content for scientific accuracy and adherence to client preferences
Train and provide feedback to internal team members
Develop de novo content, including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and slide decks
Identify emerging scientific trends and keep account teams informed
Guide strategic account development and provide scientific counsel to clients and internal teams
Support identification and conversion of new business opportunities
Lead scientific strategies and publication planning, including oversight of scientifically complex materials
Serve as subject matter expert on scientific and clinical aspects of client projects and deliverables
Review deliverables to ensure quality standards and client expectations are met
Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and services
Keep leadership informed of critical client and project updates and concerns
Support strategic and tactical client plans and project plans
Attend and lead client status meetings, project kick-offs, and debrief meetings
Review project reports and alert teams to emerging trends and shifting clinical data
Build Citrus Health Group’s scientific reputation with clients
Maintain effective partnerships with clients, key experts, and external partners
Communicate with authors and clients about project status and changes
Participate in client presentations
Anticipate and respond to author/client requests
Support proposal and pitch development with scientific input
Requirements
Advanced degree in the life sciences; PhD, MD or PharmD
5+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical and/or medical communications agency
Experience leading publication-heavy accounts and reviewing content developed by junior writers
Understanding of product life cycles, competitive landscapes, and the role of publications in clients’ 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 and creatively and strategically overcome challenges
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
Ability to think analytically and effectively plan, prioritize, and execute
Expert verbal and written communication skills
Expert presentation skills with a variety of formats and audiences
Ability to work to allocated deadlines and specifications
Understanding and application of good publications practice and relevant compliance requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Microsoft PowerPoint, with ability to produce well-designed and effective decks
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