Associate Scientific Director

Who we are

Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) is the global healthcare communications partner for pharma and biotech that accelerates the impact of medical science.

HCG boldly defines the healthcare communications landscape at the convergence of people, purpose, science and technology, driving the impact that pharma needs to realize the promise of innovative medicines.

We’ve created a unique model of four powerhouses- Commercial & Marketing, Medical Affairs, Publications, Regulatory – that enables hyperconnected, audience-centric engagement that delivers health impacts for our clients.

Why? Science requires it. HCP’s demand it. Patients deserve it. Pharma inspires it.

 Our Purpose

We accelerate the impact of science.

Scientific discovery moves humanity forward, creating better ways to connect, to care, to live. The innovations our clients create not only improve lives but save them. We work every day to maximize that impact.

With the unrivaled ability to define what’s next, we keep clients ahead of the evolving industry landscape. Equal experts in the science and the humans behind it, we interrogate our client’s challenge to identify real opportunity. Our industry foresight is matched with relentless execution, and we partner with clients to ensure their story connects with the right audience when it matters most.

Together, we move medicine closer to patients. Together, we accelerate the impact of science.

 Associate Scientific Director

HCG is seeking an Associate Director to join our Medical & Scientific Services team and contribute to the development, execution and delivery of multiple medical communication projects. The Associate Director will assist in managing client relationships, ensuring that the scientific needs of the account are being met with strategic focus, scientific rigor and accuracy, and clinical relevance. The Associate Director will also assist in developing Associate scientific team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Scientific Content

• Lead and develop content, including data analysis, for a range of complex projects with minimal review/direction

Fiscal Responsibility 

• Work with teams on budgets and proposal review
• Develop understanding of forecasting and staffing tools

Strategic Perspective and Guidance 

• Incorporate strategic concepts into projects Independently and accurately, and train junior team members to do so
• Drive and contribute to client strategies

Client Engagement and Influence 

• Independently lead written and verbal client communications
• Build and manage collaborative relationships with clients
• Participate and lead off-site and remote meetings

Team Engagement and Influence 

• Assist other Associate Directors and team members with project prioritization
• Identify and communicate important updates and medical-regulatory milestones to team and recommend new business opportunities
• Lead internal training sessions as appropriate

Business Development 

• Develop understanding of agency capabilities and identify opportunities to cross-sell scientific services

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• An advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) with 3 to 5 years of experience in a Medical Communications agency setting
• Strong therapeutic category knowledge and experience
• Experience working directly with pharmaceutical clients
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data and provide strategic/scientific direction to clients
• Proficiency organizing teams and managing projects
• Strong self-motivation and enthusiasm with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly detail-oriented environment
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical standards, compliance, and regulations
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, including strong proficiency in related technologies (Microsoft applications, Internet research platforms, etc)
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A competitive compensation package
• Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off
• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision
• Competitive 401(k) investment options
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee referral awards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and mentoring opportunities through programs such as Omnicom University, led by international influencers and Harvard Business School professors
• Retail and entertainment discounts and benefits available
• A rewarding workplace and a fun team environment

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $125,000. This range represents the low and high end of the salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an HCG Agency in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, professional and academic experience, training, responsibilities of the position, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. HCG reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.

Healthcare Consultancy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.

Omnicom Health Group is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is equally distributed, and we’re focused on developing diverse teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you.