Precision AQ · 2 months ago
Senior Scientific Director - Medical Communications
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$101K/yr - $152K/yr
5+ years expPrecision AQ is a leader in medical communications, dedicated to translating scientific research into effective communication strategies. The Senior Scientific Director will oversee content development, provide scientific expertise, and mentor team members while ensuring high-quality, evidence-based content that meets client objectives.
ConsultingHealth CareMarketingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and scientific support to the SAD when interacting with the client
Manage the workload of SDs, Associate SDs, or MWs on multiple client teams
Focus on the professional development of all direct reports through mentoring and coaching
Effectively manage and deliver projects within the budgeted hours
Lead content development by managing all appropriate team members
Keep current with research in the therapeutic area for each client
Oversee content development on 1-2 client teams and/or multiple therapeutic areas
Review and provide feedback/direction to others involved in the content development process (eg, SDs, medical writers, editors, art directors) to ensure that the content meets the objectives and strategic needs of the client, and it adheres to established standard operating procedures for Precision AQ - Medical Communications
Maintain oversight of all content development processes to ensure that all programs are executed effectively and efficiently, and that all team members are adequately trained
Work with the Content Team and other Team Leads to manage timelines and budgeted hours throughout the content development process
Attend Financial Review meetings and review newly developed budgets on behalf of the Content Team
Review content overseen by ASDs and SDs to ensure that they are adequately trained to lead content independently
Identify and share best practices and novel approaches with other teams
Work collaboratively with Team Leadership and foster communication within the team
Proactively provide solutions when challenges are identified
Demonstrate respect for all internal and external team members
Identify and engage team in team-building activities and opportunities to recognize excellent work and/or dedication
Identify and implement practices to improve teamwork and to facilitate information-sharing
Provide strong scientific support as the Senior Content Lead at client meetings and in interactions with Key External Experts
Maintain current knowledge regarding competitor products, drugs in development, treatment, and strategic issues for assigned therapeutic area(s) to ensure delivery of the most up-to-date, accurate, and clinically relevant information/content for assigned products across multiple brands
Lead and/or support others in discussions of content directly with authors and clients
Routinely attend client meetings as the lead scientific support to the SAD or in partnership with the SD/ASD/MW
Oversee and manage the regulatory review process as needed
Ensure consistency and leverage learnings from the regulatory review and other processes across client teams
Maintain a focus on managing and training content team members
Manage and mentor direct reports including SDs, ASDs, and MWs
Oversee development of action plans and end of year evaluations for all direct reports
Mentor other members of the Content Development Department as appropriate
Identify opportunities for SDs, ASDs, and MWs to be exposed to clients and other areas of attention for training
Identify and assist in developing training materials or departmental SOPs
Provide scientific and strategic background support to all team members as appropriate
Support the Department Lead to ensure that Precision AQ Standards of Excellence are met and initiatives within the department are executed effectively
Continue to define Precision AQ SOPs and ensure that all content meets these standards (eg, evidence-based, original, appropriately referenced, and adheres to industry and client standards)
Assist in refining content development processes and procedures to improve efficiency
Assist in understanding and defining the content personnel and training needed for new technologies
Assist in tracking availability of department team members to ensure that each client team is adequately resourced
Participate in new business development presentations and pitches
Assist with strategic planning for business development
Assist with identifying new business opportunities for the SAD to pursue
Qualification
Required
Advanced life sciences degree: MD, PhD, or PharmD
At least 5-10 years of agency experience and extensive medical writing experience
Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
Ability to oversee content development on more than one therapeutic area or brand simultaneously
Excellent working understanding of content needs for both promotional and medical affairs clients
Strong leadership skills
Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team setting
Superior time management skills and ability to work efficiently within demanding timelines
Ability to train and mentor multiple direct reports including scientific directors (SDs) and medical writers (MWs)
Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients and thought leaders
Proficiency in Word®, PowerPoint®, Excel®, Adobe Acrobat®, and reference-management software (EndNote®)
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Health insurance
Retirement savings benefits
Life insurance and disability benefits
Parental leave
Paid time off for sick leave and vacation
Company
Precision AQ
Precision AQ is the commercialization partner of choice for biopharma innovators, market access leaders, and brand strategists.
1001-5000 employees
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