Hybrid Group Director – Scientific Services

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About the role

  • Group Director managing scientific services for a healthcare communications agency. Ensuring high-quality scientific content delivery while leading teams and driving business growth.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for providing strategic scientific direction and quality standards
  • Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant, and strategically aligned scientific content
  • Provide senior-level scientific, strategic, and commercial counsel to clients and internal teams
  • Translate agency strategy into clear scientific priorities that drive client satisfaction and revenue growth
  • Oversee and develop senior scientific leaders and their teams
  • Embed robust quality frameworks, SOP adherence, and continuous improvement
  • Ensure effective scientific resourcing, utilization, and operational efficiency across the business unit
  • Share accountability for business performance, support organic and new business growth, and lead or contribute to pitches

Requirements

  • At least 15 years' experience in healthcare or medical communications agencies, with significant leadership tenure.
  • Life sciences degree required; advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) strongly preferred.
  • Extensive experience in scientific content development across a wide range of deliverables and therapeutic areas.
  • Proven track record in scientific people leadership, capability building, and organizational development.
  • Deep familiarity with Prime’s offerings, processes, and operational frameworks.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in financial management of scientific teams.
  • Demonstrated success in leading pitches and contributing to new business growth.
  • Ability and enthusiasm to stay current with industry trends, scientific innovation, and evolving client needs.

Benefits

  • 33 days annual leave
  • Birthday day off
  • 5% pension contribution
  • Private medical health insurance
  • WORKsmart - allows employees to have flexibility around their start and finish time
  • Hybrid working

Job title

Group Director – Scientific Services

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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