Executive Scientific Director

Join to apply for the Executive Scientific Director role at Lucid Group. This full‑time, UK‑based role leads the scientific relationship with clients in [therapy area] and shapes medical strategy across the business.Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.About Lucid GroupWe are a global healthcare communications agency with deep therapeutic expertise that traverses the asset lifecycle, delivering transformative outcomes for healthcare brands for over 20 years. Our more than 500 highly trained professionals craft and execute breakthrough strategies that maximise performance and unlock a brand's full potential.About the RoleThe Executive Scientific Director is a core member of the Medical team. You will craft clinical and commercial insights, mentor and coach the team and provide insights to inform the company’s strategic plan.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect the scientific strategy across a portfolio of client accounts (£4M), building client relationships by providing strategic medical insight to win new business.Establish high‑level scientific and strategic partnerships with clients and experts, leading team understanding.Partner closely with clients as a coach and sounding board for their scientific strategy.Demonstrate expert level understanding of client scientific and commercial strategy while staying abreast of latest medical/scientific advances.Collaborate with the Scientific Director to ensure high levels of scientific and strategic excellence across programmes.Generate new business growth with Client Services and lead development of scientific proposals.Build internal partnerships with other capabilities to deliver the portfolio plan on time and to budget.Qualifications & ExperienceProven leadership skills and experience managing large teams, including recruitment, line management and team development.A willingness to constructively challenge colleagues, other agencies and clients alike.Comfortable advising and collaborating with extended team members.Knowledge of financial management and budgets for projects.Senior scientific writing experience.Proven track record in scientific content generation within an omnichannel environment (medical communications, advertising, PR, digital, clinical trial recruitment).What You’ll Be Working OnScientific strategic leadership.Client partnering and relationship building.Coaching & mentoring to drive scientific strategic thinking.Crafting insights and sharing knowledge.BenefitsDiscretionary bonus scheme.Contributory pension with Lucid contribution up to 5% of basic salary (enrolment after 3 months).Cycling to work scheme.25 working days holiday, 1 celebration day of your choice, 3 Christmas closure days plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time).Flexible holiday buy‑and‑sell scheme.Family‑friendly policies.Private family health and dental cover, Employee Assistance Programme and comprehensive employee rewards scheme.4x basic salary life assurance cover.Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan (Level 1 company cover).Season Ticket Loans.Regular incentive schemes aligned to individual and team performance.What Does it Mean to be Lucid?At Lucid Group, we transform lives. We believe in a culture of authenticity, where we can all be ourselves, make real connections, and enjoy the work that we do. We empower our people with meaningful learning and development opportunities and cultivate an environment that embraces and respects people of all backgrounds and identities. Our values:Compassionately Human – Think about the human impact of our actions.Accountable Allies – Serve as strategic partners for our clients.Invent with Intent – Create meaningful solutions to real problems.Courageously Curious – Challenge ourselves to think disruptively.Equal Opportunity & InclusionWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience to everyone. This commitment is explicitly inclusive of race, colour, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or disability.As part of our commitment to recruiting and supporting colleagues with disabilities, Lucid Group is a committed member of the UK Government’s Disability Scheme. We ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible by:Offering a guaranteed interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments.Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long‑term health condition.If you wish to apply under this scheme please indicate so when asked during the application process.About YouWe encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement. xpwpeyx We would still like to hear from you about the role or other opportunities at Lucid Group.