Senior Scientific Director

Senior Scientific Director – Medical Affairs

Nucleus Global, an Inizio Medical company, is an international medical communications agency. Our reputation for delivering high-quality and creative communication solutions is founded on scientific expertise, strategic understanding and motivation of our staff. As part of Nucleus Global, our clients benefit from synergies across our network of offices spanning the US, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. We offer an unrivalled integrated approach to medical communications from across the globe.

The right individual must have strong work experience in the Medical Affairs space with a focus on cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM).  This is a client-facing role that requires directing client strategy, staff mentoring / management, leading scientific teams in content creation, and partnering with the VPs of scientific and client services and managing director in business development, among other responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage scientific team responsible for delivering a full range of strategic Medial Affairs projects
• Under the guidance of the scientific VP, lead and manage account to ensure the creation of high quality, accurate medical / scientific content, with ability to expand management responsibilities as team grows
• Develop and grow Medical Affairs work, partnering with VPs of scientific and client services to plan, lead, and facilitate strategic client engagements, including advisory boards, strategic planning sessions, workshops, and other high-value scientific and Medical Affairs initiatives
• Identify and develop strategic and tactical business recommendations relevant to client strategy and marketplace needs
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to clients, applying scientific, therapeutic area, drug development, and market expertise to identify needs, anticipate challenges, and develop strategic and tactical recommendations that address client and marketplace priorities
• Demonstrate a high level of comfort articulating scientific and therapeutic information in CRM
• Foster innovation and collaboration across Nucleus to position agency as leader in Medical Affairs work
• Additional Requirements: PhD, PharmD, MD with 10+ years of experience of relevant medical communications experience, with an in-depth understanding of Medical Affairs work in the CRM space
• Track record of successful scientific leadership across several clients/therapeutic categories
• US launch experience required; Global experience is a plus
• Some travel will be required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing staff / direct reports (potentially based across multiple locations)
• This position is open to candidates who are looking for a fully remote or hybrid opportunity based in the United States (east coast preferred).
• In addition to a competitive package, we are known for our friendly and informal working environment. We also offer excellent opportunities for career and personal development, and a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(K), vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Nucleus Global proudly offers an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to driving a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging where everyone is able to bring each facet of themselves to work each day. At Nucleus, we believe there is strength in diversity and inclusivity, and that strength is a driver of our success.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.