Scientific Director

Adelphi Group•Rayne Township, PA

2d•$150,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Virgo Health works with pharmaceutical, biotech, and device companies to inform and educate healthcare professionals about clinical research and therapeutic approaches through meetings, digital, and interactive expertise. The Scientific Director owns and oversees the production of high-quality educational materials for the pharmaceutical industry and other educational bodies, supporting clients in communicating scientific and strategic objectives. The role applies therapeutic and strategic marketing knowledge to demonstrate scientific expertise, grow existing accounts organically, and develop new-business proposals. The Scientific Director leads research and writing, provides strategic counsel and senior-level client engagement, and oversees scientific quality across assigned accounts. The position also mentors medical writers, helps manage resources and workloads, supports recruitment when needed, and contributes to new business, product offerings, and the med ed division’s business objectives. Assigned work must be completed on time and within project budgets. Omnicom policy requires employees to work in the office at least three days per week, unless the agency or manager directs otherwise, to the extent permitted by local law.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience at a healthcare communications agency.
Degree-level education in a medical or science discipline; a higher qualification is preferred.
Excellent scientific writing, with the ability to adapt content and style for different audiences.
Strong attention to detail, including style and consistency, grammar, scientific accuracy, quality control, and sign-off of printer proofs.
Experience developing in-depth knowledge of therapeutic areas and medical products.
Excellent verbal communication and client-influencing skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure.
Ability to use initiative.
Commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

Research and develop editorial aspects of educational materials.
Prepare high-level strategic medical and marketing materials.
Manage delivery of communications programs aligned with client objectives.
Incorporate and manage client feedback and evaluate the success and quality of medical-writing materials.
Seek opportunities to develop research and writing skills.
Maintain strategic visibility with clients and participate at a senior level in client meetings.
Demonstrate knowledge of and manage relationships with opinion leaders.
Help manage workload and forecast resource requirements to ensure adequate coverage for client needs.
Oversee scientific aspects of assigned accounts and review medical writers’ work for scientific accuracy and technical quality.
Provide strategic counsel as needed.
Mentor and coach medical writers; identify development needs and alert the manager.
Assist with recruitment when necessary.
Encourage team members to be creative and innovative, and share ideas and best practices across account teams.
Facilitate cross-divisional relationships by sharing scientific knowledge.
Stay current with relevant regulatory codes, legislation, and developments in the medical education environment.
Guide identified organic growth opportunities and contribute to new product offerings in the medical education division.
Develop and lead the strategic and scientific aspects of new-business proposals and pitch strategy.
Identify new business opportunities by maintaining client and thought-leader relationships and monitoring new drug developments.
Support new-business pitches with effective presentations.
Ensure assigned tasks are completed on time and within the budgets allocated in project estimates.
Support the medical education management team by understanding its vision and business-plan objectives, and communicate arising issues clearly.
Meet performance expectations assessed through client feedback, client retention, and annual performance objectives and appraisal.