Senior Scientific Director – Medical Communications
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Canada
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1 day ago
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Senior Scientific Director – Medical Communications
Lockwood
• The Senior Scientific Director is responsible for the planning, development, and oversight of scientific content for an assigned account or accounts across various therapeutic areas. • Leading assigned accounts, leading client interactions and brand strategy. • Leading the scientific portion of brand planning and business development. • Managing resource allocation, partnering with client services to develop SOWs and timelines, and identifying areas for new and organic growth.
Job Requirements
- An advanced degree in science is required.
- Candidates must have 8 or more years of relevant job experience with promotional medical education content such as advisory boards, speaker programs, slide decks, etc.
- This role requires demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the 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 (eg, AMA style) and ethical guidelines is also required.
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