Scientific Director

MJH Life Sciences

$125K — $135K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Clinical degree (PharmD, DO, MD) or advanced degree (MS, PhD) in a healthcare-related field
  • 3+ years of oncology account experience in medical communications with a focus on digital deliverables
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills alongside problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple timelines
  • Demonstrated collaborative work in a dynamic team environment
  • Management experience
  • Willingness to travel for meetings

Responsibilities

  • Assess client needs to deliver strategic, evidence-based recommendations for oncology content
  • Interpret medical literature and clinical guidelines to address educational gaps in oncology
  • Serve as a subject matter expert to aid business development and project management
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality content output
  • Engage with clients and key opinion leaders to communicate complex scientific concepts

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical & dental)
  • Vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility benefits
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
Full Job Description
Scientific Director (Oncology)

Join our Enterprise Content team as a Scientific Director and help shape educational experiences that make a measurable impact in oncology care. In this role, you will collaborate with a talented internal team to create digital and video content that informs, inspires, and empowers oncology professionals - ultimately improving patient outcomes.

You will draw on your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic insight to turn complex clinical data into clear, compelling educational projects, guiding them from concept to completion to meet educational needs of oncology audiences.

You will also have opportunities to support and train direct reports to independently accomplish all essential roles and responsibilities described above. This will include providing clear, precise instructions for each assignment, conducting thorough reviews, and offering guidance on best practices in writing and editing.

In this role, you will lead diverse projects and serve as a subject matter expert, engaging with clients, key opinion leaders, and cross-functional internal teams. You will ensure that all content meets the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and relevance, while effectively communicating complex scientific concepts to professional audiences.

Responsibilities
  • Assess client needs and deliver strategic, evidence-based recommendations to guide the development of relevant, accurate, and high-quality scientific content for oncology healthcare professionals
  • Interpret and apply medical literature, clinical practice guidelines, and disease-state knowledge across multiple tumor types to create content that reflects current best practices and addresses key educational gaps
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in support of business development initiatives, collaborating with sales teams to identify and present opportunities for funded projects and programs, and participate in project management activities as needed
  • Collaborate within a cross-functional team and effectively communicate with internal professional services (project management, editorial, medical writers, and design services) to ensure high-quality output
  • Engage with clients and key opinion leaders through regular meetings to build relationships, align on strategy, and translate complex scientific concepts into clear, impactful communications for medical professionals


Qualifications
  • A clinical degree (PharmD, DO, MD) or advanced degree (MS, PhD) in the healthcare-related field (life sciences, biomedical sciences)
  • 3 or more years of strong oncology account experience in agency/medical communications company with promotional video, events, or other digital deliverables
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to multitask, quickly adapt, and manage and meet multiple timelines simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment
  • Management experience
  • Ability to travel to meetings


Compensation Range:
$125,000 - $135,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for this position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Benefits Overview:
We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Health insurance through Cigna (medical & dental)
  • Vision coverage through VSP
  • Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx
  • FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
  • Pet discount program with PetAssure
  • Norton LifeLock identity theft protection
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through NYLGBS
  • Fertility benefits through Progyny
  • Commuter benefits
  • Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life Insurance options
  • Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
  • Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub

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