Scientific Director

Scientific Director / Scientific Team Lead / Associate Scientific Director Hybrid (1 day per week in office) London AreaAre you a scientific leader who loves transforming data into compelling stories that shape clinical practice and drive medical strategy?Do you thrive in a senior role where scientific excellence, strategic thinking, and leadership intersect?A dynamic and fast-growing independent medical communications agency is searching for an exceptional Scientific Director, Scientific Team Lead (STL), or Associate Scientific Director (ASD)to join their expanding scientific team.If you're an experienced scientific expert this is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of high-impact medical strategy and scientific leadership across global accounts. Why This Role MattersYou'll be the scientific engine powering complex programmes across a diverse range of deliverables. Your scientific vision will shape client strategies, guide evidence dissemination, and elevate the quality and impact of medical communications across the agency.This is a high-visibility, high-trust leadership role for someone who wants to influence strategy, mentor top-tier scientific talent, and make a meaningful contribution to the future of healthcare communication. What You'll Lead & DeliverScientific & Strategic LeadershipAct as the scientific lead across major accounts, owning the scientific direction and ensuring strategic alignmentDevelop and refine scientific narratives, communication platforms, publication strategies, and congress planningAdvise clients across Medical Affairs, Publications, Clinical Development and more, providing expert guidance on oncology and rare diseaseOversight of Scientific DeliverablesOversee and approve manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slides, symposia content, digital modules and moreGuarantee scientific excellence, accuracy, compliance (ICMJE, GPP, etc.) and consistency with core messagingReview content from Senior/Principal Medical Writers and freelancersLeadership & MentorshipCoach scientific writers at all levels—supporting their growth, quality standards, and scientific capabilitiesContribute to recruitment, onboarding and scientific culture-building initiativesHelp evolve internal templates, frameworks, and best practicesClient Partnership & Scientific ExcellenceLead scientific discussions, advisory boards, and client workshopsTranslate complex scientific messages into clear, credible and compelling communicationsBring scientific, competitive and landscape insights to strategic planningInnovation & Thought LeadershipChampion innovation in digital scientific engagement and scientific storytellingKeep ahead of oncology, rare disease and medical affairs developmentsContribute to internal or external thought leadership initiatives What You BringBachelor's degree in Life Science/Pharmacy/Medicine Excellent interpretation and communication of complex scientific dataStrong presence in client meetings; ability to challenge, advise and influenceLeadership experience with strong mentoring and team development ability What's In It For YouA strategic, high-impact leadership role in a respected independent med comms agencyOpportunities to shape scientific excellence across major global accountsWork alongside experts in strategy, creative, digital and scientific servicesA collaborative, supportive environment with genuine career progressionHybrid working with one weekly office day for connection and collaborationCompetitive salary and benefits aligned with STL/ASD/SD seniorityIf you're a scientific strategist, a natural mentor, and a trusted client partner, we would love to hear from you. Apply with you CV today.