[Hiring] Scientific Director - Medical Communications @The Lockwood Group, LLC

Role Description

In this role, the Scientific Director is responsible for the planning, development, and oversight of scientific content for an assigned account or accounts across various therapeutic areas including Rare Disease addressing different target audiences.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Group Scientific Director to provide clients with strategic medical communication recommendations that support the achievement of brand goals.
• Independently lead execution of content development activities.
• Supervise Associate Scientific Directors.
• Liaise with other in-house or freelance staff to manage writing and other content-related tasks.
• Conduct background research, data-checking, and reference annotation.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in science is required.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of relevant job experience with promotional medical education content such as advisory boards, speaker programs, slide decks, etc.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data.
• Multitask, work independently, and manage projects within tight deadlines with limited direction.
• Experience with established professional medical editorial processes (e.g., AMA style) and ethical guidelines.
• Experience with Rare Disease / Nephrology strongly preferred.