What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientific Director - US - East Coast position at Prime?
Accelerating Life-Changing Solutions to Global Healthcare Challenges is the vision that unites us through a shared sense of purpose, whatever the role.
It speaks to the significant challenges that exist within global healthcare, and how we, as one team, can help to deliver better solutions and outcomes for our partners and for patients everywhere, sooner. Your job description outlines the important role and responsibilities that you own in achieving this vision.
Importantly too is how we go about living our vision. This is defined by the Prime mission:
Through a pioneering fusion of the finest expertise in science, strategy, evidence, technology and creativity we deliver the world-class outcomes that our global partners trust to achieve their goals.
It speaks to collaboration and to everyone’s responsibility to bring together the diverse expertise that exist across our team to deliver world-class outcomes.
On this foundation, we have defined four core values, these represent the shared principles that guide our behaviours every day, whatever your role:
Be Brave, Be Human, Be Passionate, Be Exceptional.
At Prime these values are integral to who we are. They are there to guide you in your role and support you on your personal journey to success. They shape our culture and support us in achieving our vision together, as one global team.
The role
As a Scientific Director at Prime, you will be a senior scientific leader with accountability for both the strategic direction and the high-quality delivery of scientific work across your accounts.
You will lead and develop scientific teams to deliver complex, high-quality scientific content that meets client objectives while upholding Prime’s quality, compliance, and scientific standards.
You will play a central role in ensuring that SOPs, QC standards, and scientific review practices are consistently applied, with ultimate responsibility for quality standards, scientific sign-off, and overall delivery excellence.
Alongside this, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping communication strategies, contributing strategic insight, and building strong, long-term partnerships grounded in scientific credibility.
You will lead and oversee content development, guiding scientific messaging and data interpretation, and ensuring consistency and quality across all outputs.
At the same time, you will drive team performance, resource planning, and operational efficiency across your accounts.
You will also contribute to business growth by identifying opportunities for organic expansion, supporting new business activity, and bringing innovative thinking to client solutions, including the integration of AI and omnichannel approaches.
This is a senior scientific role requiring strong scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach to delivery, alongside a commitment to developing people and role-modelling Prime’s values.
- 6 years’ experience in a healthcare or medical communications agency, with progression into senior roles
- Proven experience leading and developing scientific teams, including coaching and performance management
- Breadth of experience across different client types, including geographical and healthcare market diversity
- Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of both Prime and client business needs and the ability to identify solutions and growth opportunities
- Proven experience in strategic planning and shaping communication strategies
- Experience developing and presenting new business proposals and pitches
- Strong experience in scientific quality control, review processes, and final sign-off accountability
- Experience overseeing delivery across accounts, including resourcing, timelines, and quality outcomes
- Experience working across extended teams, navigating professional, operational, and cultural boundaries
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to clients
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
- Awareness of innovation in medical communications, including AI and omnichannel approaches
- 42 days paid time off
- WORKsmart - Flexibility around core working hours
- Hybrid Working
- 5% contribution to 401k
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