Associate Scientific Director - Medical Communications

Avalere Health
Remote
Posted 4 months ago
Medical

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The Associate Scientific Director in Medical Communications will manage scientific content, client relationships, and oversee project strategy, while leading and mentoring a team in the oncology sector.

Eligible from: Worldwide

Job Description

About the role
We’re looking for an Associate Scientific Director to join our Medical Scientific Services team. In this role, you’ll provide advanced scientific leadership across a range of publications and med affairs focused projects, taking responsibility for scientific accuracy, strategic oversight, and client relationship management within large workstreams or accounts.
You’ll combine content development with high-level reviewing, while mentoring and onboarding junior writers to deepen their scientific expertise. As a key leader, you’ll play an active role in team development and resourcing, contribute to business growth and strategic initiatives, and may also line manage junior writers.
This is an ideal next step for an Associate Principal Medical Writer, Principal Medical Writer, or equivalent looking to progress towards a Scientific Director role and broaden their impact across publications and medical affairs.

Responsibilities

What you'll do

  • Drive scientific leadership across publications and medical affairs deliverables, including advisory boards, congress materials, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, plain language summaries, digital enhancers (podcasts, videos, etc.)
  • Provide advanced scientific review and strategic input to align content with client objectives.
  • Lead client relationships within assigned accounts, ensuring clear communication and trusted delivery.
  • Lead, mentor and empower junior writers, fostering professional growth and scientific expertise.
  • Contribute to business development and organic growth through scientific insights.
  • Requirements

    About you

  • Degree in a scientific or related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in medical or scientific writing.
  • Oncology experience is highly advantageous.
  • Proven ability to manage diverse scientific content and ensure strategic alignment.
  • Skilled in client relationship management and account oversight.
  • Collaborative leader with a passion for mentoring and team development.
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
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    About the job

    Posted on
    Jun 9, 2026
    Job type
    Full-time
    Location
    LondonRemote

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