Scientific Director, Metabolic

Recordati•Bridgewater, NJ

3d•$200,000 - $255,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Scientific Director, Metabolic, North America is a senior scientific leader and individual contributor within Medical Affairs, responsible for advancing the scientific strategy for the metabolic portfolio across North America. The role serves as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to Medical Affairs leadership, driving evidence-generation initiatives, scientific communications, publication planning, and medical education activities. As the principal scientific partner to the Senior Medical Director, the role shares responsibility for scientific strategy and provides leadership on key medical priorities. The position collaborates with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and external experts to translate scientific insights into actionable strategies that enhance patient care and advance organizational objectives. It requires deep scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to independently lead complex initiatives and influence stakeholders across the organization. The position is based at the RRD headquarters office in Bridgewater, New Jersey, with an average of three days per week in the office expected. Domestic travel of up to 20% is required, with occasional international travel. The role operates in a professional office environment and may require attendance at meetings involving travel on weekends and at night. The expected salary range is $200,000–$255,000, depending on skills, competency, and market demand. Compensation also includes an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

Advanced scientific degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D., or Pharm.D.) in Medical or Biological Sciences.
Demonstrated ability to independently lead scientific projects and deliver complex initiatives with minimal supervision.
Experience developing and executing publication strategies, including authorship of abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Proven experience translating scientific data into peer-reviewed publications, educational materials, scientific narratives, and training programs for diverse internal and external audiences.
Established experience collaborating across Medical Affairs functions and managing external vendors, publication agencies, medical writers, and scientific communication activities.
Familiarity with the drug development process and FDA, ICH, and GCP guidelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, basic computer and typing skills, and tools or systems for managing clinical trials.
Strong written and verbal English communication and presentation skills.
Skills in conflict resolution, stakeholder collaboration across varying viewpoints, influencing with and without authority, and negotiation.
Ability to manage relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including KOLs, healthcare professionals across specialties, networks, PAGs, CROs, and others.
Ability to travel by car, train, and plane; valid driver’s license and passport required.
Ability to fly via a commercial air carrier; perform frequent standing, walking, hand and arm use, reaching, talking, and hearing; and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

8–10+ years of progressive experience within Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Scientific Communications, or related pharmaceutical or biotechnology functions.
Experience with rare diseases, including Medical Affairs, clinical practice, or research.
Experience with medical-legal-regulatory (MLR) review.
Experience with data publication and presentation.

Responsibilities

Co-lead with the Senior Medical Director the development and execution of the North America Medical Strategy.
Assess the external scientific landscape, including emerging literature, treatment guidelines, competitive data, and unmet medical needs.
Identify evidence gaps and recommend evidence-generation priorities aligned with business and patient needs.
Lead the development and execution of scientific evidence plans to support strategic objectives across the product lifecycle.
Translate scientific insights into recommendations that strengthen scientific positioning and inform future research priorities.
Develop and execute publication strategies aligned with Medical Affairs objectives and manage the associated budget.
Lead planning, development, and dissemination of scientific communications, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, slide decks, and educational materials.
Ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and quality across medical communication activities.
Collaborate with authors, investigators, medical writers, and publication agencies to support timely execution of publication plans.
Develop scientific training curricula and disease-state educational content for internal stakeholders.
Create and maintain scientific presentations, FAQs, scientific narratives, and educational resources.
Serve as a scientific trainer and subject matter expert for Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and other cross-functional teams.
Lead collaboration with vendors, including NAFs, and manage contracting and budgets associated with activities.
Lead scientific congress planning and execution, including liaising with medical entities to secure meeting rooms and booths, and managing contracting and payments.
Develop congress objectives, communication strategies, abstracts, posters, presentations, and supporting scientific materials.
Analyze congress findings and translate insights into actionable recommendations for internal stakeholders.