IQVIA

Assoc Med & Sci Advisor Dir

IQVIA$109K — $304K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc) preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience within medical communications, healthcare advertising, or medical education.
  • Proven experience in developing both scientific and promotional medical communications.
  • Strong understanding of clinical research and data interpretation.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Experience collaborating with pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences clients preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead scientific and promotional medical writing initiatives for various clients.
  • Develop communication strategies aligned with client objectives.
  • Create and oversee a wide range of deliverables including manuscripts and educational programs.
  • Translate complex clinical data into clear, engaging content.
  • Provide strategic counsel as a trusted scientific partner to clients.
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure high-quality content execution.
  • Mentor junior writers and contribute to medical writing best practices.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment with various internal teams.
  • Opportunity for mentorship roles.
  • Involvement in high-impact communication strategies across product lifecycles.
  • Contributions to the development of industry standards in medical writing.
Full Job Description
Associate Scientific Director, Medical Writing

Job Overview

IQVIA Health Communications Group is seeking an experienced Associate Scientific Director, Medical Writing to help drive the development of impactful scientific and promotional medical communications. This role combines strategic leadership and hands-on content development, partnering with clients and internal stakeholders to create scientifically accurate, compelling, and compliant communications across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead scientific and promotional medical writing initiatives for pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare clients.
  • Develop communication strategies, scientific narratives, key message platforms, and content plans aligned to client objectives.
  • Create and oversee a broad range of deliverables, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, congress materials, advisory board content, slide decks, educational programs, training materials, and promotional assets.
  • Translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, engaging, audience-appropriate content.
  • Serve as a trusted scientific partner to clients, providing strategic counsel and content recommendations.
  • Collaborate with account, strategy, creative, editorial, regulatory, and medical teams to ensure high-quality execution.
  • Review and refine content to ensure scientific accuracy, message consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
  • Mentor junior writers and contribute to best practices across the medical writing function.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc) preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience within a medical communications, healthcare advertising, medical education, or related agency environment.
  • Proven experience developing both scientific and promotional medical communications.
  • Strong understanding of clinical research, scientific literature evaluation, and data interpretation.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution in a fast-paced agency setting.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Experience working directly with pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences clients preferred.


Please Note: You must reside within the country where this position is posted to be eligible for this remote job opportunity.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $109,400.00 - $304,900.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

About IQVIA

Innovex offers superior and creative advice to corporations. In addition, they raised venture capital for our own affiliate companies, in addition to having assisted clients in fund-raising efforts, new venture outreaches, and financing. Their engineers and technical staff offer varied backgrounds in manufacturing, high tech, product design, quality control, safety, biomechanics, and robotics.

IQVIA Careers

Join the vibrant team at IQVIA, a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the healthcare industry. IQVIA is recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership in healthcare, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Work You’ll Do

At IQVIA, we offer job opportunities that empower you to leverage your skills and drive healthcare forward. Become part of a team that thrives on innovation and the pursuit of operational excellence, helping to improve patient outcomes across the globe.

Transform Your Career

IQVIA is the place where you can transform the world of healthcare while advancing your career. With a variety of positions available, from research and development to business analytics, IQVIA is at the forefront of the industry. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture of growth and professional development, making IQVIA a prime environment for both seasoned professionals and those seeking an internship to kickstart their career.

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Join over 50,000 dedicated professionals in a dynamic environment where technology meets healthcare. At IQVIA, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it's the backbone of how we solve complex challenges. With cutting-edge resources and a collaborative global team, your work at IQVIA directly contributes to advancements in life sciences.

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IQVIA believes in nurturing its team members not just as employees but as individuals seeking to grow their careers. We support this with unmatched benefits, diversity training, and opportunities for leadership development. Our commitment to your career growth is matched by our dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace.

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Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, part-time work, or a graduate internship, IQVIA offers a range of employment options to match your career ambitions. Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and engaging, helping you to understand where your skills can best be utilized within the company.

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Learn more about IQVIA
Size
82,000 employees
Market Cap
$37.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$279 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+15.3%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
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