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A BOLDSCIENCE Senior Scientific Director has a proven ability to lead high performing teams and plays a crucial role within the Scientific Services leadership team. They are a scientific expert and have expertise across a wide range of therapeutic areas, but are always eager to build their knowledge and into new unknown areas. They have a proven ability to forge relationships with clients and demonstrate a high-level scientific, editorial and strategic counsel to our clients. A Senior Scientific Director also has a wide range of operational responsibilities including; training and mentoring the team, financial management, recruitment and resourcing.
As well as this, they will play an active role developing and leading scientific strategy for new business. They are well known across BOLDSCIENCE and are regularly called upon for their expertise and guidance.
DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
At BOLDSCIENCE no two days are the same and our Senior Scientific Director plays an active role leading the Scientific Services team to success. Some typical activities include:
Manages a wide range of complex projects and demonstrates in depth knowledge across a variety of therapeutic areas
The Scientific Lead on designated account(s), overseeing the delivery of a range of high-quality medical communication materials including; Slide decks, Digital materials, Publications, Abstracts and posters and Meeting summaries
Establish and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients and relevant medical experts
Providing high-level scientific, editorial and strategic counsel to clients
Confidently leads scientific discussions in client meetings and engaging external experts in scientific and medical discussions
Lead the facilitation of client workshops and though leadership discussions with HCPs
Communicates and delegates briefs effectively, ensuring that the team deliverables are in line with the client’s strategic goals and objectives
Ensuring maintenance of high editorial standards through review of the scientific team content development
Working in partnership with the Client Services Lead to ensure client expectations are achieved and smooth project execution. This may include; strategic planning, timeline creation, account management and resource planning
Scientific Knowledge:
Developing and maintaining expert knowledge in specific therapy areas
Keep updated on new developments and activities within the Med Comms environment
Provide regular communication on product updates, medical/ regulatory milestones, competitor landscape and the wider healthcare industry
Forward thinking approach, constantly looking ahead to provide clients with fresh thinking and ideas
New Business:
Identify opportunities for new business within existing accounts and supporting new business initiatives
Provide direction and guidance on identified organic growth opportunities
Leads and develops strategic and scientific aspects of new business proposal documents and pitch strategy
Ensure accurate research and relevant tactics specific to the proposal
Bring in relevant business units and individuals across BOLDSCIENCE
Leading and managing the scientific services team to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
Working with the Client Services lead on financial management including forecasting, budgets and resourcing to ensure all financials are accurate
Consistently meet billability targets and ensure the same from line reports and wider team members
Complete timesheets accurately on time and ensures the same from line reports and wider team members
Providing your account team and wider Scientific Services team with operational and scientific leadership
Being responsible for the recruitment, training and development of members of the scientific services team
Manages and inputs into the career development of direct reports closely reviewing goals and objectives
Line manages team members of varying levels, providing constructive and actionable feedback
Provide regular coaching, mentoring and feedback to the team to drive career development
Proactively manage the Scientific Services team and individual performance including training and development of junior writers
Forms excellent senior level relationships and is a trusted partner to the Business Unit Founder. Founder receives ongoing communication and is aware of key account activity
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Several years' experience within the medical communications industry
Experience of leading high-performing teams and proven leadership and influencing skills
Exceptional scientific writing skills with extensive experience writing across different therapeutic areas and for different target audiences
In depth knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and compliance
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Job function Research, Writing/Editing, and Strategy/Planning
Industries Biotechnology Research and Advertising Services
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