About the role

  • Senior Scientific Director at Prime overseeing scientific work and client communication strategies. Leading high-quality delivery and driving business growth in healthcare communications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop scientific teams to deliver complex, high-quality scientific content
  • Ensure SOPs, QC standards, and scientific review practices are consistently applied
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping communication strategies
  • Contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities for organic expansion
  • Drive team performance, resource planning, and operational efficiency across accounts

Requirements

  • 6+ years’ experience in a healthcare or medical communications agency, with progression into senior roles
  • Proven experience leading and developing scientific teams, including coaching and performance management
  • Breadth of experience across different client types, including geographical and healthcare market diversity
  • Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of both Prime and client business needs and the ability to identify solutions and growth opportunities
  • Proven experience in strategic planning and shaping communication strategies
  • Experience developing and presenting new business proposals and pitches
  • Strong experience in scientific quality control, review processes, and final sign-off accountability
  • Experience overseeing delivery across accounts, including resourcing, timelines, and quality outcomes
  • Experience working across extended teams, navigating professional, operational, and cultural boundaries
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to clients
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
  • Awareness of innovation in medical communications, including AI and omnichannel approaches

Benefits

  • 42 days paid time off
  • WORKsmart - Flexibility around core working hours
  • Hybrid Working
  • 5% contribution to 401k
  • ADP Totalsource

Job title

Scientific Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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