Medical Director

Job Description

Medical Director – Publications

Location: Boston, MA or New York, NY | Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Medical Director to join a growing Medical Communications team. This position will take a leading role across scientific communications programs, with a particular focus on publications , while also providing opportunities to work across broader Medical Affairs initiatives.

This is a hands-on role combining scientific strategy, content development, client leadership, team mentorship, and business development . The Medical Director will lead projects from planning through delivery while helping develop strong, long-term client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the development and delivery of complex publication and Medical Communications programs
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• Provide strategic and scientific guidance to pharmaceutical and healthcare clients
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• Lead publication planning and execution across deliverables including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, congress materials, and scientific presentations
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• Develop and review high-quality scientific content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency
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• Translate complex scientific and clinical data into compelling communications for appropriate audiences
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• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted scientific partner
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• Lead project teams and oversee timelines, quality, and successful delivery of client work
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• Review and provide constructive scientific feedback on work produced by other writers
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• Mentor and support the professional development of junior scientific team members
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• Collaborate with colleagues across Medical Communications and adjacent healthcare consulting disciplines
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• Contribute to business development , including proposal development, pitches, and identifying opportunities to expand existing client relationships
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• Stay current on relevant scientific developments and industry trends
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Experience & Qualifications

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• Minimum 3 years of professional publications experience within a Medical Communications/medical writing agency
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• Demonstrated experience leading publications accounts or programs
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• Strong background across publications deliverables, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress materials
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• Degree or advanced qualification in a relevant scientific discipline
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• Excellent scientific writing, editing, and data presentation skills
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• Proven ability to develop and manage strong client relationships
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• Strong project and account leadership skills with the ability to oversee multiple priorities
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• Experience reviewing the work of other scientific writers and providing constructive feedback
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• Ability to contribute strategically to client accounts and identify opportunities for account growth
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• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
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Hybrid Working

This position can be based in either Boston, MA or New York, NY and follows a hybrid working model .

Employees have flexibility to work remotely for up to approximately half of their working time , measured across a two-week period. Candidates should therefore be within reasonable commuting distance of either the Boston or New York City office and comfortable with regular in-person collaboration.

Benefits

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• Generous paid vacation and holidays
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• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
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• Company-sponsored team and social activities
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