Scientific Director

Accelerating Life-Changing Solutions to Global Healthcare Challenges is the vision that unites us through a shared sense of purpose, whatever the role.It speaks to the significant challenges that exist within global healthcare, and how we, as one team, can help to deliver better solutions and outcomes for our partners and for patients everywhere, sooner. Your job description outlines the important role and responsibilities that you own in achieving this vision.Importantly too is how we go about living our vision. This is defined by the Prime mission:Through a pioneering fusion of the finest expertise in science, strategy, evidence, technology and creativity we deliver the world-class outcomes that our global partners trust to achieve their goals.It speaks to collaboration and to everyone's responsibility to bring together the diverse expertise that exist across our team to deliver world-class outcomes.On this foundation, we have defined four core values, these represent the shared principles that guide our behaviours every day, whatever your role:Be Brave, Be Human, Be Passionate, Be Exceptional.At Prime these values are integral to who we are. They are there to guide you in your role and support you on your personal journey to success. They shape our culture and support us in achieving our vision together, as one global team.The roleThe Scientific Director at Prime plays a strategic leadership role, overseeing scientific teams to ensure the highest standards of content delivery, project execution, and client engagement within a medical communications setting. This role involves leading and mentoring scientific and editorial staff, maintaining quality and compliance with agency SOPs, and contributing to the development of strategic communication materials across therapeutic areas. The Scientific Director is responsible for fostering client relationships, supporting financial and resource planning, driving organic growth, and identifying new business opportunities. A strong scientific background (PhD, PharmD, or MD), extensive medical communications experience, and proven leadership, project management, and commercial skills are essential for success in this position.RequirementsPhD, PharmD, or MDAt least 6 years' med comms experience with a proven track record in leading scientific teams within a medical communications agency or pharma companyExtensive medical writing experience from a medical communications or pharma environment across a broad range of projects and therapeutic areasInvolvement in a large range of different types of projects, including onsite and client meeting experienceUnderstanding of strategic planning processComfortable presenting to clients, with good presentation skillsSome experience in developing and presenting new business proposals/pitches preferredExcellent communication skillsLine management/mentoring and reviewing experience in a medical communications agencyStrong leadership and motivational skillsCommercial awareness relating to the financial management of a medical communications businessMaintain a good working knowledge of the computer software required, e.g. Word and PowerPointBenefits33 days annual leaveBirthday day off5% pension contributionPrivate medical health insuranceWORKsmart - allows employees to have flexibility around their start and finish timeHybrid working #J-18808-Ljbffr