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Healthcare Consultancy Group - HCG · 1 week ago

Scientific Director

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$115K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) is the global healthcare communications partner for pharma and biotech that accelerates the impact of medical science. The Scientific Director will drive the development, execution, and delivery of multiple medical communication projects while strengthening client relationships and developing junior team members.

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Responsibilities

Independently provide client-ready deliverables

Delegate work effectively and efficiently, providing clear, actionable feedback and direction

Oversee content development on a wide range of complex projects across multiple teams/therapeutic areas and guide the decision-making process in data analysis

Review scientific content developed by scientific team members and guide others to develop this skill

Contribute to scope creation and provide feedback on scientific aspects of budget development

Collaborate with the Client Services partner for forecasting, staffing, and resource planning

Serve as scientific lead on assigned accounts, providing strategic direction and leadership

Develop understanding of the big picture in therapeutic categories through fundamental review of literature

Demonstrate strong knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and compliance

Build and manage strong relationships with clients and medical experts communication channels with physicians and guides others in developing this skill

Moderate and facilitate effective, productive client sessions

Communicate effectively and propose rational and appropriate solutions when conflicts arise

Partner with Client Services on account / issues management

Full understanding of internal processes, and roles and responsibilities of members of all Departments

Guide career development and performance management for direct reports

Work with functional teams and Client Services to cross sell services showing an understanding of business environment and client business strategy/implications

Participate in business development initiatives with existing clients and contribute to RFPs and pitches for business with new clients

Qualification

Advanced scientific degreeTherapeutic category knowledgePharmaceutical client experienceData interpretation skillsPharmaceutical standards knowledgeProject management proficiencyCommunication skillsPresentation skillsSelf-motivationTeam management

Required

An advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) with 3 to 5 years of experience in a Medical Communications agency setting

Strong therapeutic category knowledge and experience

Experience working directly with pharmaceutical clients

Demonstrated ability to interpret data and provide strategic/scientific direction to clients

Proficiency organizing teams and managing projects

Strong self-motivation and enthusiasm with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly detail-oriented environment

Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical standards, compliance, and regulations

Outstanding communication and presentation skills, including strong proficiency in related technologies (Microsoft applications, Internet research platforms, etc)

Ability and willingness to travel as needed