Associate Scientific Director, Medical Communications
Summary
Leads medical communications strategy for pharma/biotech clients, translating complex science into clear content and guiding teams to ensure accuracy and impact.
Are you passionate about translating cutting-edge science into meaningful outcomes for patients? Join a collaborative, high-performing medical communications team where your scientific expertise directly informs impactful programs for leading pharmaceutical and biotech clients. In this role, you’ll partner across disciplines to shape strategy, elevate scientific storytelling, and contribute to a culture built on excellence, innovation, and long-standing client success. This is an opportunity to grow within a dynamic organization known for its award-winning work, strong client partnerships, and commitment to professional development.
About You:- You are energized by interpreting complex scientific data and transforming it into clear, compelling communication
- You thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment and enjoy partnering with clients, authors, and internal teams
- You bring strong leadership instincts and enjoy mentoring writers while elevating team output
- You are highly detail-oriented with a commitment to scientific accuracy and editorial excellence
- You stay curious—actively following emerging research, competitive landscapes, and therapeutic advancements
- You are confident presenting scientific perspectives to clients, key opinion leaders, and internal stakeholders
As an Associate Scientific Director, you will play a central role in ensuring all deliverables are evidence-based, strategically aligned, and executed with the highest level of quality. You will partner closely with a Scientific Director and Strategic Account Directors to translate client objectives into impactful scientific content and programs. Acting as both a content expert and team leader, you will guide medical writers, oversee the quality-control process, and contribute to strategic planning across projects.
In this role, you will engage directly with clients, authors, and key opinion leaders, helping shape scientific narratives across therapeutic areas. You’ll contribute to content development, regulatory review, and advisory board planning, while also identifying opportunities for innovation and business growth. Your work will directly support the delivery of strategic medical communications solutions that enhance clinical understanding and patient outcomes.
Required Experience:- Advanced life sciences degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD)
- 2–3+ years of experience within a medical communications agency
- Demonstrated expertise in medical/scientific writing and content development
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience collaborating with clients, key opinion leaders, and cross-functional teams
- Prior experience mentoring or managing medical writers
- Exposure to regulatory review processes and advisory board development
- Familiarity with competitive intelligence and therapeutic landscape analysis
- Experience supporting new business development or client growth initiatives
Who We Are
Precision AQ - Medical Communications was founded with the simple belief that the scientific story is the foundation of every pharmaceutical brand. Our teams of inquisitive problem solvers and passionate creators dig deep to translate the science behind today’s cutting-edge therapies, then communicate the science clearly and credibly. Our proven track record of long-tenured relationships with major pharmaceutical companies and leading bio-tech firms, and our inclusive, open-minded team culture are industry leading. This passionate work environment, paired with growth opportunity, professional development, compensation, and benefits, are why Precision AQ - Medical Communications was recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal for the last three years.
Are you ready to join a team committed to providing the best in science and strategy?
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- What is your desired salary?
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- Do you hold an advanced science degree (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD)?
- How many years of experience do you have developing scientific or medical communications content for pharmaceutical or biotech clients?
- Which types of deliverables have you personally led or significantly contributed to? (Select all that apply)
- Are you authorized to work lawfully in the country/location for which you are applying?
- Will you now or in the future require Precision Medicine Group to commence (sponsor) an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, work visa application or work visa transfer, or other-employment based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status.
- Have you ever worked for Precision Medicine Group or one of its affiliated companies?
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- Are you currently subject to a Non-Compete or Non-Solicit with your current employer?
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- Please describe your experience working within a medical communications agency. Include the types of clients you supported (eg, pharmaceutical, biotech), your role on the content team, and the therapeutic areas you covered.