Lockwood Group

Scientific Director - Publications (Oncology, CAR T)

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

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in science (PhD, PharmD, or MD) required; CMPP preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in medical publications including manuscripts, posters, abstracts, and presentations.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills necessary.
  • Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting scientific data and managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Familiarity with medical editorial processes and ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Group Scientific Director to develop strategic medical communications.
  • Lead and execute content development activities independently.
  • Supervise and mentor Associate Scientific Directors.
  • Coordinate with in-house and freelance staff for content-related tasks.
  • Conduct background research, data-checking, and reference annotation.

Benefits

  • Remote work option or based at headquarters in Stamford, CT.
  • Opportunity to lead within a scientific team.
  • Engage with diverse therapeutic areas and audiences.
  • Professional development through mentorship and supervision.
  • Involvement in shaping strategic communications for major brands.
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 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 (ie. PhD, PharmD, or MD) is required. CMPP preferred.

Professional Skills and Requirements:
  • Candidates must have 5 or more years of relevant job experience with medical publications, including manuscripts, posters, abstracts, podium presentations, scientific platforms, and publication extenders.
  • 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.
  • Experience with established professional medical editorial processes (ie. AMA style) and ethical guideline working knowledge (ie. ICMJE, GPP2022) is also required.
  • Experience with Oncology required and CAR T experience is a plus.

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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1,000 employees
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Founded
1971

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