Associate Scientific Director
Lumanity · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead medical communications and publications for clients.
- Develop technically accurate, high-quality deliverables.
- Partner strategically with clients on projects.
- Manage and lead a team of medical writers.
- Ensure accuracy and quality of written content.
About the role
About Lumanity
Lumanity is dedicated to improving health outcomes by accelerating and optimizing access to life-changing medicines. As a global strategic partner that brings together strategy, evidence, engagement, and technology, we were designed to engineer breakthrough value to tackle our clients’ toughest challenges by revolutionizing how value is generated, demonstrated, and communicated.
Position Overview
We are seeking an advanced degree life sciences professional to join our Medical Communications team and serve as the Scientific Director/Associate Scientific Director. This position falls within our wider Medical Strategy and Communications practice. We focus on strengthening the bridge between clinical and commercial, drawing from our foundation of scientific knowledge, regulatory expertise, and industry experience.
The Associate Scientific Director will oversee the development of technically accurate and high-quality deliverables for Publications/Medical Affairs accounts. This role will serve as a strategic partner to clients and ensure projects and deliverables are on time and within budget. The Scientific Director/Associate Scientific Director will also direct the editorial component of projects, lead a team of medical writers, and ensure the accuracy, quality, and content of all written material.
Qualifications
- PhD, PharmD, or MD required
- Minimum of 4-5+ years’ medical writing experience in an agency or pharmaceutical company setting
- CMPP preferred, but not required
Benefits
We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you – health and well-being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance:
- Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Flexible paid time off program + 10 paid holidays
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
- Health savings account option with employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Company-paid life insurance coverage at 1.5x annual salary
- Paid parental leave and more
Key skills/competency
- Scientific Director
- Medical Communications
- Medical Affairs
- Medical Writing
- Client Partnership
- Team Leadership
- Publications
- Life Sciences
- Strategy
- Deliverables Development
Skills & topics
- Associate Scientific Director
- Medical Communications
- Medical Affairs
- Medical Writing
- Publications
- Life Sciences
- Pharmaceutical
- Strategy
- Client Management
- Team Leadership
- PhD
- PharmD
- MD
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your PhD, PharmD, or MD and 4-5+ years of medical writing experience.
- Showcase strategic thinking: Emphasize your ability to act as a strategic partner to clients.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of leading medical writing teams and managing projects.
- Address CMPP: If you have CMPP certification, prominently feature it; otherwise, focus on transferable skills.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your approach to ensuring scientific accuracy and quality in deliverables.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What advanced degree is required for the Associate Scientific Director role at Lumanity?
- A PhD, PharmD, or MD is required for the Associate Scientific Director position at Lumanity. This ensures a strong scientific foundation for developing high-quality medical communications and publications.
- How much medical writing experience is needed for the Associate Scientific Director job at Lumanity?
- Lumanity requires a minimum of 4-5+ years of medical writing experience, preferably gained in an agency or pharmaceutical company setting, for their Associate Scientific Director role.
- Is CMPP certification mandatory for the Associate Scientific Director position at Lumanity?
- CMPP certification is preferred but not required for the Associate Scientific Director role at Lumanity. While it's a plus, candidates with the necessary experience and qualifications will still be considered.
- What are the primary responsibilities of an Associate Scientific Director at Lumanity?
- The Associate Scientific Director at Lumanity oversees the development of accurate and high-quality deliverables for Medical Affairs clients, acts as a strategic partner, manages a team of medical writers, and ensures content quality.
- What kind of benefits does Lumanity offer its employees?
- Lumanity offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary with a bonus scheme, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with match, flexible paid time off, and various other wellness and insurance coverages.
- How does Lumanity support work-life balance for its Associate Scientific Directors?
- Lumanity supports work-life balance through a flexible paid time off program, 10 paid holidays, and potentially flexible work arrangements, although the specific arrangement for this role would need to be confirmed.
- What is Lumanity's mission regarding health outcomes?
- Lumanity's mission is to improve health outcomes by accelerating and optimizing access to life-changing medicines, positioning them as a global strategic partner in the pharmaceutical industry.