Scientific Director (Med Comms)

This is a senior scientific leadership role within a global medical communications environment, with responsibility for shaping strategy across complex client accounts. You will act as a trusted scientific partner to clients, translating clinical and scientific evidence into clear, accurate, and impactful communications. The role combines scientific oversight, strategic planning, content excellence, and people leadership. You will guide publication and communication strategies while maintaining rigorous quality and compliance standards. You will also mentor scientific teams, strengthen workflows, and contribute to business development activities. The position offers a high degree of autonomy, meaningful client interaction, and the opportunity to influence how scientific information is communicated across the life sciences sector.

• Advanced degree in a scientific or healthcare-related discipline, such as an MSc, PhD, PharmD, or MD, preferred; candidates with a relevant bachelor's or master's degree and extensive applicable experience may also be considered.

• Approximately 6+ years of medical communications or medical writing experience, including leadership across multiple assets or accounts and oversight of scientific teams.

• At least 2 years of people management, coaching, or team leadership experience.

• Strong scientific writing, editing, data interpretation, and content-review capabilities, with a solid understanding of publication standards where applicable.

• Strong knowledge of clinical research and the pharmaceutical or life sciences regulatory environment, with the ability to guide MLR submissions.

• Demonstrated strategic thinking and confidence managing senior-level client relationships and scientific discussions.

• Excellent facilitation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Strong understanding of relevant standards and guidance, including Good Publication Practices, ICMJE recommendations, and PhRMA guidelines.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, complex projects, and competing deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, graphic and image-generation software, and modern collaboration platforms.

• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams.

• Willingness to travel occasionally, including overnight travel of up to approximately 20%.