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Join a Leading Medical Communications Agency as a Scientific DirectorDo not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.Were looking for an experienced and driven Scientific Director (SD) to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team. If you're passionate about scientific storytelling, thrive in a fast-paced agency environment, and are ready to make an immediate impact, this role is for you.This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior-level role with strategic oversight and leadership responsibilities across publications, medical affairs, and commercial projects. Youll play a key part in shaping the direction of high-profile accounts and mentoring the next generation of scientific talent.What Youll Be DoingProject Focus:Publications (50%) Drive strategic and tactical publications planning and execution across key accounts.Medical Affairs (40%) Support medical strategy development and deliver engaging, scientifically robust materials.Commercial (10%) Contribute to promotional content with scientific rigor and commercial insight.Your Core Responsibilities Will Include:Leading the scientific strategy, content development, and client interactions across a range of therapeutic areas, with a primary focus in neuroscience/psychiatry.Collaborating closely with client services and creative teams to deliver high-quality, scientifically accurate materials.Presenting confidently to clients, including at onsite meetings and advisory boards.Supporting new business development, including proposal writing and pitch presentations.Mentoring and managing a team of writers, providing guidance, feedback, and review support.Ensuring delivery excellence and scientific accuracy across all outputs.Driving internal innovation and thought leadership in medical communications best practices.What Were Looking For6+ years of medical writing experience in an agency or pharma setting, ideally spanning multiple therapy areas and deliverables.Proven leadership skills including team management, project oversight, and internal mentorship.Experience presenting scientific material to clients and key opinion leaders.Deep understanding of strategic publication and medical affairs planning.Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and timelines.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for translating complex science into compelling content.Proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint.Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative cross-functional team.Why Join Us?Strategic Influence: Be a key player in shaping the future of our scientific offering and client relationships.Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and creative agency culture that values innovation and thought leadership.Flexible Working: Hybrid working model, with full remote flexibility if commuting time exceeds 1.5 hours.Career Growth: Exposure to diverse project types, clients, and business development opportunities.Therapeutic Impact: Focus on meaningful work in neuroscience/psychiatry areas where your expertise can truly make a difference.Ready to make a move that matters? Were hiring urgently to meet growing client demand and are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and lead with both scientific rigor and heart.