Associate Scientific Director

About The Role

We’re looking for an Associate Scientific Director to join our Medical Scientific Services team on an initial 12‑month fixed‑term contract. In this role, you’ll provide advanced scientific leadership across a range of publications‑focused projects, taking responsibility for scientific accuracy, strategic oversight, and client relationship management within large work streams or accounts.

You’ll combine content development with high‑level reviewing, while mentoring and onboarding junior writers to deepen their scientific expertise. As a key leader, you’ll play an active role in team development and resourcing, contribute to business growth and strategic initiatives, and may also line‑manage junior writers.

Location:

Flexible, UK.

• Drive scientific leadership across publications deliverables, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, plain language summaries, digital enhancers (podcasts, videos, etc.)
• Provide advanced scientific review and strategic input to align content with client objectives.
• Lead client relationships within assigned accounts, ensuring clear communication and trusted delivery.
• Lead, mentor and empower junior writers, fostering professional growth and scientific expertise.
• Contribute to business development and organic growth through scientific insights.

• Degree in a scientific or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in medical or scientific writing.
• Respiratory experience is highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage diverse scientific content and ensure strategic alignment.
• Skilled in client relationship management and account oversight.
• Collaborative leader with a passion for mentoring and team development.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.

You’ll receive up to a 7% pension contribution, life insurance, income protection, and private medical insurance for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including flexible hybrid working, and the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 25 days of annual leave plus two personal well‑being days, with gifted end‑of‑year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.

Access free counselling through our employee assistance program, as well as personalised health support. Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family‑planning journey, as well as on‑demand support from our partner Peppy. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on‑demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.

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