Associate Scientific Director I
MedThink SciCom
Remote, Remote
Are you a strategic thinker? Do you excel at developing scientific content in a variety of formats? The MedThink SciCom team is seeking a motivated Associate Scientific Director who will clearly communicate and produce high-quality content while managing competing timelines. You will accurately interpret data and serve as the direct-line contact for clients and authors. You should reply if serving as a mentor and teacher for medical writers is a part of your nature. A fully remote position is acceptable.
Our Uniqueness and Expectations of Future MedTHINKERS
- Take Ownership
- Help Colleagues Do Their Best
- Infuse Optimism And Fun
- Nurture Innovation
- Keep An Open Mind
- Exceed Expectations
- Respect Others
Position Requirements
Education
- PhD in life sciences
Experience
- ≥3 years professional medical writing experience in a scientific communications agency
- Prior experience with developing publications including scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
- Prior experience developing medical content development in a variety of formats (eg, review articles, primary manuscripts, abstracts)
- Experience with word processing and PowerPoint computer programs
Primary Responsibilities
Demonstrates behavior expected of a professional member of the organization, including but not limited to:
- Functions within 3 or more business units
- Independent and accurate medical writing on a variety of medical communication projects which execute on the medical strategy
- Provide strategic writing support for publication and medical communication plans
- Attend scientific/client meetings and provide pre- and post-meeting materials as needed
- Verbal and written internal communication (eg, project status) and external communication (eg, clients and authors)
- Mentor junior staff, providing content review
- Participate in providing project support input such as scheduling and prioritizing tasks
- Contribute to defining solutions to client challenges and facilitate organic growth in accounts
- Contribute to new business development as needed
- Willingness to travel (~15%)
Talent and Knack
The candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Excellent writing and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple timelines and work independently with minimal additional training
