🚀 We're Hiring: Scientific Director | Healthcare Communications
In a world where breakthrough medicines and technologies are transforming patient outcomes, our clients communicate the science behind those innovations with clarity, credibility, and impact. Our client, a leading independent medical communications agency, they partner with leading healthcare organisations to develop compelling scientific and promotional communications across a range of therapy areas.
They're now looking for an experienced Scientific Director to join their growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic scientific leader who thrives on translating complex science into meaningful stories, building trusted client partnerships, and shaping high-quality communications that make a real difference.
🔬 What you'll be doing:
• Acting as the scientific lead across key client accounts and therapy areas
• Providing authoritative scientific expertise and strategic guidance
• Owning and overseeing scientific content to ensure excellence, accuracy, and consistency
• Leading complex scientific discussions, client meetings, and workshops
• Collaborating closely with Client Services, Creative, Editorial, and Strategy teams
• Supporting business growth through pitches, proposals, and new client opportunities
• Mentoring and guiding writers while maintaining hands-on involvement in content development
✅ We're looking for someone with:
• A degree in a relevant life science discipline (postgraduate qualification or PhD advantageous)
• Significant experience within a healthcare communications agency environment across promotional/commercial and/or medical affairs deliverables
• A strong background in medical writing and scientific content development
• Strategic thinking and a consultative approach to client relationships
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• A genuine passion for science and healthcare communications
🌟 Why work for our client?
Their values shape everything they do:
• Everyone Matters
• Science at the Heart
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• True Partners
• Doing the Right Thing
Our client offers a supportive, collaborative environment where talented people are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow their careers.
You will need to be able to attend a London office 1-2 days per month.
🎁 What they offer:
• Discretionary company bonus and incentive schemes
• Hybrid working (home-based with access to their co-working space in Central London)
• Private healthcare
• Frequent social and team events
• 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Company closure between Christmas and New Year
If you're ready to help shape the future of medical communications and work with a team that combines scientific excellence with creative thinking, we'd love to hear from you.
📩 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
PLS NOTE we can only consider candidates that are UK based and have NO Visa requirement.
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