Associate Scientific Director - Publications

This is an excellent opportunity for a scientifically grounded communicator (4-6 years' experience) ready to step into a more visible, client-facing role while continuing to build leadership and strategic capabilities.

What You'll Do

✅ Scientific Partnership & Strategy

• Act as a key scientific contact for clients, contributing to publications and medical affairs initiatives
• Support development of integrated communication plans, including publication and engagement strategies
• Contribute to scientific messaging and narrative development

✅ Publications & Medical Affairs Execution

• Lead development of coredeliverables, including:
  • Manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress presentations
  • Publication plans and author engagement materials
  • MSL tools, advisory board content, training materials, and scientific platforms
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and alignment with client objectives

✅ Content Development

• Serve as a lead writer and content owner across a range of deliverables
• Translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, compelling communications

✅ Collaboration & Mentorship

• Provide guidance and feedback to junior writers
• Partner cross-functionally with account, strategy, and creative teams
• Support alignment across internal teams and client stakeholders

✅ Project Ownership

• Manage multiple workstreams, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery
• Support new business activities, including proposal content and scientific input

What They're Looking For

• Advanced degree required: PhD, PharmD, or MD
• 4-6 years of experience in medical communications (agency experience preferred)
• Strong background in publications and/or medical affairs
• Proven experience developing manuscripts, abstracts, and congress materials
• Familiarity with MSL materials, advisory boards, and training resources
• Ability to manage projects, contribute strategically, and collaborate cross-functionally

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-visibility role with growing client interaction
• Opportunity to build strategic skills while staying close to the science
• Collaborative, supportive environment with clear growth trajectory to Scientific Director