Scientific Director, Publications and Medical Affairs

About the role

As Scientific Director, Publications, you will serve as a strategic scientific lead across publication planning and execution, working closely with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients to deliver high-impact scientific communication programs. You will provide scientific oversight, counsel clients on publication strategy, and mentor junior team members while ensuring the highest standards of scientific accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of publication plans across multiple products and therapeutic areas
• Serve as a trusted scientific advisor to clients and internal stakeholders
• Provide strategic guidance on publication strategy, congress planning, and scientific communication initiatives
• Oversee development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks, and other scientific materials
• Ensure scientific accuracy, quality, and compliance with industry standards and publication guidelines
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, participating in strategic discussions and scientific planning meetings
• Mentor and develop scientific team members, supporting both professional growth and scientific excellence
• Collaborate cross-functionally with account, editorial, project management, and medical affairs colleagues
• Contribute to business growth through thought leadership, client expansion opportunities, and proposal development

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent)
• Significant experience within medical communications, scientific communications, publications, or medical affairs
• Demonstrated expertise leading publication strategy and scientific communication programs for pharmaceutical or biotechnology clients
• Strong understanding of publication guidelines, authorship practices, and scientific data dissemination

Skills

• Excellent scientific writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Proven client-facing experience with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Experience mentoring and developing scientific teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment

Benefits

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.