Associate Scientific Director

Health Interactions•Yardley, PA

42d•$1 - $1

About The Position

The Associate Scientific Director ("ASD") will assist senior scientific staff in providing scientific support for assigned client projects. The ASD will be responsible for scientific content on specific projects. With supervision of senior medical staff, the ASD will develop content that is scientifically accurate and strategically sound, meet with the client and work with faculty. You will report to the Senior Scientific Director or Director, Scientific Services

Requirements

Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacology or medicine
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work to and within deadlines and to juggle multiple projects
Strong financial, administrative and organization skills, including ability to multi-task
Strong client communication skills - ability to speak and work with client and faculty members
Keen attention to detail, ability to prioritize responsibilities and work in a team-oriented environment as well as independently
Advanced computer skills, knowledge of Internet searches and Microsoft Windows software including Word, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and PowerPoint.
Travel as needed, including weekends

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring that assigned medical communications are accurate, clinically relevant and reflect the most recent advances in the medical field.
Consults with key opinion leaders in the appropriate therapeutic area and provides expert resources and information.
Maintains knowledge of developments and trends in the pharmaceutical industry regarding appropriate drugs
When appropriate will partner with pharmaceutical industry clients on goals and objectives of communications programs, ensuring delivery of the highest quality product.
Remains current with medical developments and conducts literature searches to ensure delivery of accurate medical information for assigned projects.
Analyzes, interprets and uses complex medical documents under the supervision of senior scientific staff.
Synthesizes clinical trial data and translates relevance for the appropriate physician and consumer audiences according to client requirements for assigned projects.
Attends and helps design clinical trial investigator meetings and advisory boards.
Help write medical manuscripts, white papers, monographs, slide kits, abstracts, and posters under the supervision of senior scientific staff.
Edits medical documents, verify scientific accuracy and provide quality control for writers and freelancers.