Job Details:
Scientific Team Lead
Publications- Publication Planning - Medical Communications – Healthcare Communications
(Remote Based / Work from Home 100% or Office if preferred and local)
Our client an excellent Medical Communications company is actively seeking an industry experienced Senior Medical Director- Scientific Team Lead with a strong background and foundation in Publications & Publication Planning. This position is responsible for overseeing the development of editorial content, QA/QC, directing/lead a team of medical writers and maintaining the scientific integrity of all medical communication deliverables produced for assigned client(s)/account(s).
Equivalent titles in other agencies: (Medical Director, Senior Medical Director, Senior Scientific Director, Strategic Scientific Director, Team Lead).
- This is a full time permanent staff position
- Competitive compensation package: Base + Bonus, annual performance & salary reviews
- Comprehensive medical/dental/vision benefits plan, life insurance disability insurance, HSA and FSA options, PTO, 401k with company match
- Flexibility to work remote, in the office or flexibility (office & home) if preferred
- Low organizational turnover; opportunity for continued career growth
Responsibilities & attributes sought:
- Participate in the development of concepts and planning for client/account projects
- Provide scientific and strategic insight for content development
- Provide scientific support towards organizational business development activities
- Creation, execution and ensure compliance of scientifically sound publications/publication planning activities within assigned account(s)
- Understanding of the current industry guidelines
- KOL interaction and relationship building
- Mentoring, directing, quality control/quality assurance of assigned team members work
- Ensure team projects are completed on time and within budget
- Initiative to gain necessary background on product and/or therapeutic category
- Interaction with faculty, authors, clients and/or other key opinion leaders
- Oversight/review of team members work for scientific accuracy
- Provide assigned client(s) strategic insight on presenting data in specific journals or forums
Requirements:
- Qualified individuals will have seven (7) or more years of agency Medical Communications Publications - Publication Planning experience
- Publications experience is required
- Advanced degree in the Life Sciences (MD, PhD or PharmD)
- An in depth understanding of one of the following therapeutic areas is a plus: Oncology, Hematology or Immunology (any therapeutic area considered)
- Content development QA/QC experience that would include original and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, executive summaries, and publication plans.
- Experience utilizing online medical resources (Ex; PubMed, etc.)
- CMPP certification a plus
- Experience mentoring and managing staff/direct reports
- Strong scientific acumen and ability to remain up to date on therapeutic landscape
- A team player with the ability to lead by example with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organized and time management
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
Please send a word copy of your resume to alex@libertyjobs.com . All information is strictly confidential and will not be sent anywhere prior to speaking with you first. Salary is dependent upon level of experience.
Alex Showers
Liberty Personnel Services
484-567-2087
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