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Senior Associate Scientific Director - Publications

Lockwood
London
1 month ago
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Remote, London, United Kingdom

This position is based remotely (working from home).

About Lockwood: Lockwood collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to identify effective, holistic, science-based strategies to address their objectives through medical communications. Our clients count on us to challenge their assumptions and help them creatively navigate around obstacles. From strategy through execution, we focus on accuracy, transparency, and scientific value to create programs that are evidence-based, clinically relevant, and contribute to the development of our clients’ brands. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and most work from where they live. Because our flexible structure provides better work-life balance, we attract the best talent, facilitate their best work, and as a result, are more responsive to our clients, wherever and whenever they do business.

Summary: In this role, the Senior Associate Scientific Director is responsible for developing high-quality, medically accurate content for assigned projects under the supervision of a Senior Scientific Director.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Senior Scientific Director to create scientific content that supports the achievement of brand goals.
  • Engage with KOLs/HCPs.
  • Manage resources and timelines for assigned projects.
  • Partner with client services to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Conduct background research, data-checking, and reference annotation.

Education:An advanced degree in science (ie. PhD, PharmD, or MD) is required. CMPP preferred.

Professional Skills and Requirements:

  • 4 or more years of relevant job experience with medical publications, including manuscripts, posters, abstracts, podium presentations, scientific platforms, and publication extenders.
  • Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data, multitask, work independently, and manage projects within tight deadlines with limited direction.
  • Experience with established professional medical editorial processes (ie. AMA style) and ethical guideline working knowledge (ie. ICMJE, GPP2022) is required.
  • Experience with oncology, hematology, cardiovascular medicine and/or respiratory medicine is a plus.

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