Lockwood Group

Scientific Director - Medical Communications (Solid Tumor Oncology)

Lockwood Group$130K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in promotional medical education content development
  • Advanced degree in a scientific discipline
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficient in analyzing and interpreting scientific data
  • Experience with established medical editorial processes (e.g., AMA style)
  • Familiarity with ethical guidelines specific to medical communications
  • Specific experience in solid tumor oncology

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Group Scientific Director to shape strategic medical communication recommendations
  • Lead the execution of content development activities independently
  • Supervise and mentor Associate Scientific Directors
  • Manage writing and content-related tasks with in-house or freelance staff
  • Conduct background research, data-checking, and reference annotation
  • Ensure alignment with brand goals in medical communications
  • Adapt content for diverse target audiences across therapeutic areas

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility or potential onsite work at headquarters
  • Opportunity to work across various therapeutic areas
  • Involvement in high-impact projects influencing medical education
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in the field
  • Potential for professional development and growth within the organization
Full Job Description
This position can be based remotely (working from home) or at our headquarters in Stamford, CT.

Summary: In this role, the Scientific Director is responsible for the planning, development, and oversight of scientific content for an assigned account or accounts across various therapeutic areas including Rare Disease addressing different target audiences.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include working with the Group Scientific Director to provide clients with strategic medical communication recommendations that support the achievement of brand goals, independently leading execution of content development activities, supervising Associate Scientific Directors, and liaising with other in-house or freelance staff to manage writing and other content-related tasks such as conducting background research, data-checking, and reference annotation.

Education: An advanced degree in science is required.

Professional Skills & Experience:
  • Candidates must have 5 or more years of relevant job experience with promotional medical education content such as advisory boards, speaker programs, slide decks, etc.
  • This role requires demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to analyze and interpret scientific data, multitask, work independently, and manage projects within tight deadlines with limited direction.
  • Experience with established professional medical editorial processes (eg, AMA style) and ethical guidelines is also required.
  • Experience with solid tumor oncology required

About Lockwood Group

Lockwood Group is a defense contractor that provides engineering, logistics, and training services to the U.S. military and other government agencies. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Lockwood Group has a diverse portfolio of contracts, including work on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program and the U.S. Army's Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP). The company has a reputation for delivering high-quality services and has received numerous awards for its work.
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1971

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