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Job description
Location: Boston, MA or New York, NY | Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Medical Director to join a growing Medical Communications team. This position will take a leading role across scientific communications programs, with a particular focus on publications , while also providing opportunities to work across broader Medical Affairs initiatives.
This is a hands-on role combining scientific strategy, content development, client leadership, team mentorship, and business development . The Medical Director will lead projects from planning through delivery while helping develop strong, long-term client partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and delivery of complex publication and Medical Communications programs
Provide strategic and scientific guidance to pharmaceutical and healthcare clients
Lead publication planning and execution across deliverables including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, congress materials, and scientific presentations
Develop and review high-quality scientific content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency
Translate complex scientific and clinical data into compelling communications for appropriate audiences
Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted scientific partner
Lead project teams and oversee timelines, quality, and successful delivery of client work
Review and provide constructive scientific feedback on work produced by other writers
Mentor and support the professional development of junior scientific team members
Collaborate with colleagues across Medical Communications and adjacent healthcare consulting disciplines
Contribute to business development , including proposal development, pitches, and identifying opportunities to expand existing client relationships
Stay current on relevant scientific developments and industry trends
Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of professional publications experience within a Medical Communications/medical writing agency
Demonstrated experience leading publications accounts or programs
Strong background across publications deliverables, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress materials
Degree or advanced qualification in a relevant scientific discipline
Excellent scientific writing, editing, and data presentation skills
Proven ability to develop and manage strong client relationships
Strong project and account leadership skills with the ability to oversee multiple priorities
Experience reviewing the work of other scientific writers and providing constructive feedback
Ability to contribute strategically to client accounts and identify opportunities for account growth
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Hybrid Working
This position can be based in either Boston, MA or New York, NY and follows a hybrid working model .
Employees have flexibility to work remotely for up to approximately half of their working time , measured across a two-week period. Candidates should therefore be within reasonable commuting distance of either the Boston or New York City office and comfortable with regular in-person collaboration.
Generous paid vacation and holidays
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Company-sponsored team and social activities
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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