What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director (Medical Communications) position at BioTalent?
Scientific Director
Hybrid 2 days on-site per week
Overview
The Medical Director will join a collaborative scientific team responsible for developing high quality scientific content and providing strategic support across a range of therapeutic areas. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, working across dynamic projects, and partnering closely with internal teams and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of scientific content across multiple formats including medical affairs materials, publications, digital assets, and commercial deliverables
- Own approximately 70 percent content development and 30 percent scientific strategy
- Provide scientific insight and strategic guidance to clients during discussions and presentations
- Collaborate cross functionally with internal account teams, creative teams, and data science or AI partners
- Ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and alignment with client objectives across all deliverables
- Contribute to strategic planning and scientific direction for assigned accounts and projects
- Support new business efforts through scientific input, pitch preparation, and proposal development
Qualifications
- PhD or PharmD preferred. MD considered with relevant context
- Approximately 5 years of experience within a medical communications agency environment
- Strong scientific writing and content development skills across varied audiences and formats
- Broad therapeutic area exposure, including experience or comfort supporting cardiology
- Familiarity with medical affairs, publication planning, digital content, and commercial initiatives
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams and client partners
- A flexible, proactive, and hands-on approach with the ability to drive work forward independently
- No direct reports at this time