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Senior Scientific Director

Avalere Health
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026

About the role:

The Senior Scientific Director will provide medical strategy and scientific expertise on key accounts, help to guide content development, and support client relationships by acting as a trusted authority on their brands. 

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What you'll do
  • Lead efforts to shape medical strategy and planning on one or more key accounts, challenging internal and Client thinking as appropriate 

  • Serve as trusted internal resource for agency teams 

  • Educate creative, strategy, editorial, and account teams on medical and scientific aspects of assigned accounts, demonstrating strong understanding of the relevant therapeutic area and market environment 

  • Review patient or HCP promotional materials to add value and assure scientific accuracy and strategic alignment, and to ensure quality output that helps to build the scientific foundation for Client brands 

  • Guide and review creative content to ensure appropriate imagery and promotional language that is consistent with regulatory guidelines associated with product indication 

  • Draft outlines or clinical descriptions that guide copywriter efforts within a scientifically rigorous framework that is strategically sound and consistent with Client expectations 

  • Serve as the team scientific representative during Client medical-legal-regulatory review of promotional materials 

  • Assist in new business development by conducting background research, educating the internal team, helping to formulate the strategic approach to the proposal, and participating in the pitch presentation as required 

  • Represent the Agency as needed, remotely or in person, with Clients, KOLs, vendors, and healthcare providers 

  • Participate in internal brand planning processes 

  • Participate in strategic and brand workshops for Clients 

  • Plan and lead internal educational presentations on clinical and regulatory topics 


About you
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in a promotional pharmaceutical agency setting, including patient and HCP marketing  

  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific and clinical data  

  • Expertise in conducting literature searches with ability to summarize findings for a variety of audiences  

  • Knowledge of FDA and OPDP regulations and guidelines for HCP and consumer promotion 

  • Strong presentation skills  

  • Excellent oral and written communication abilities  

  • Advanced degree – PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent 


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$120,000 - $137,000 a year
We are committed to offering a competitive and fair salary that reflects your location, qualifications and the experience you will bring to our team. Salary ranges posted are DOE. \n

Salary : $120,000 - $137,000

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