Scientific Director, Medical Communications
eNova, an IQVIA business, is a next-generation medical communications agency. Our mission is to transform medical communications by connecting HCPs and stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem with content that advances science and medicine. We are currently seeking a talented Scientific Director to join our team in support of both new and existing client engagements. The Scientific Director will be responsible for the planning, development, and oversight of scientific content within their assigned portfolio. While we work across therapeutic areas, the ideal candidate for this role will bring experience in rare, nephrology, rheumatology, and other inflammatory disease areas.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and / or oversee development and implementation of scientific communications projects, ensuring alignment with medical strategy and client objectives
Serve as medical lead and trusted resource for assigned accounts / projects
Demonstrate expert knowledge in the brand / therapeutic area and proficiency in shaping medical strategy, providing guidance to both internal and external stakeholders
Serve as primary lead for content development, including serving as primary writer, as well as working with medical writer / junior team member
Participate in MLR review meetings, with ability to discuss and interpret comments, and incorporate and / or direct changes as appropriate
Participate in faculty calls, demonstrating strong understanding of the product and relevant therapeutic area
Liaise with clients and build relationships to support business growth
Participate and contribute to strategic planning on assigned accounts
Work closely with various team members to ensure timely delivery of documents at each phase of development
Assist in new business development by conducting background research and contributing to the preparation of new business proposals
Collaborate with account partners to efficiently manage project execution and MLR submissions, including the preparation of annotated documents for seamless handoff to the submissions team
Qualifications
Advanced degree : PharmD, MD, or PhD is required.
5+ years of relevant experience in promotional medical education such as advisory boards, speaker programs, speaker trainings, slide decks, etc.
Experience working with both print and digital assets.
Excellent verbal / written communication skills and organizational skills
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products
Familiarity with the Veeva submission processes is a plus
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to complete multiple tasks and manage a high volume of work
Proactive nature and can work with little supervision
Some travel may be required
Please Note : You must reside within the country where this position is posted in order to be eligible for this remote role.
Scientific Director • Chicago, IL, US