Associate Scientific Director, Medical Writing

Associate Scientific Director, Medical Writing

(Agency Equivalent: VP, Medical Writing)

Job Overview

IQVIA Health Communications Group is seeking an experienced Associate Scientific Director, Medical Writing to help drive the development of impactful scientific and promotional medical communications. This role combines strategic leadership and hands-on content development , partnering with clients and internal stakeholders to create scientifically accurate, compelling, and compliant communications across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead scientific and promotional medical writing initiatives for pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare clients.
• Develop communication strategies, scientific narratives, key message platforms, and content plans aligned to client objectives.
• Create and oversee a broad range of deliverables, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, congress materials, advisory board content, slide decks, educational programs, training materials, and promotional assets.
• Translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, engaging, audience-appropriate content.
• Serve as a trusted scientific partner to clients, providing strategic counsel and content recommendations.
• Collaborate with account, strategy, creative, editorial, regulatory, and medical teams to ensure high-quality execution.
• Review and refine content to ensure scientific accuracy, message consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Mentor junior writers and contribute to best practices across the medical writing function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MSc) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within a medical communications, healthcare advertising, medical education, or related agency environment.
• Proven experience developing both scientific and promotional medical communications .
• Strong understanding of clinical research, scientific literature evaluation, and data interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution in a fast-paced agency setting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience working directly with pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences clients preferred.

Why Join IQVIA Health Communications Group

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping scientific narratives and medical communications strategies while remaining actively involved in content creation. You'll work alongside industry-leading scientific, creative, and commercial experts to deliver innovative communications that advance healthcare and improve patient outcomes.

Please Note: You must reside within the country where this position is posted to be eligible for this remote job opportunity.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at 

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $109,400.00 - $304,900.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.