Associate Scientific Director

Omnicom Health Medical Communications (OHMC) is the global healthcare communications partner that accelerates the impact of medical science for pharma and biotech clients

We boldly define the healthcare communications landscape at the convergence of people, purpose, science and technology, driving the impact that pharma needs to realize the promise of innovative medicines.

We’ve created a unique model of four disciplines - Commercial & Marketing, Medical Affairs, Publications and Regulatory – that enables hyperconnected, audience-centric engagement that delivers for our clients.

Our Purpose

Scientific discovery moves humanity forward, creating better ways to connect, to care, to live. The innovations our clients create not only improve, but save lives. We work every day to maximize that impact.

With the unrivaled ability to define what’s next, we keep clients ahead of the evolving industry landscape. Equally knowledgeable in science and the humans behind it, we interrogate our client’s challenge to identify real opportunity. Our industry foresight is matched with relentless execution, and we partner with clients to ensure that their story connects with the right audience when it matters most.

Together, we move medicine closer to patients. Together, we accelerate the impact of science.

 Associate Scientific Director

OHMC is seeking an Associate Director to join our Medical & Scientific Services team and contribute to the development, execution and delivery of multiple medical communication projects. The Associate Director will assist in managing client relationships, ensuring that the scientific needs of the account are being met with strategic focus, scientific rigor and accuracy, and clinical relevance. The Associate Director will also assist in developing Associate scientific team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Scientific Content

• Lead and develop content, including data analysis, for a range of complex projects with minimal review/direction

Fiscal Responsibility 

• Work with teams on budgets and proposal review
• Develop understanding of forecasting and staffing tools

Strategic Perspective and Guidance 

• Incorporate strategic concepts into projects Independently and accurately, and train junior team members to do so
• Drive and contribute to client strategies

Client Engagement and Influence 

• Independently lead written and verbal client communications
• Build and manage collaborative relationships with clients
• Participate and lead off-site and remote meetings

Team Engagement and Influence 

• Assist other Associate Directors and team members with project prioritization
• Identify and communicate important updates and medical-regulatory milestones to team and recommend new business opportunities
• Lead internal training sessions as appropriate

Business Development 

• Develop understanding of agency capabilities and identify opportunities to cross-sell scientific services

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• An advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) with 3 to 5 years of experience in a Medical Communications agency setting
• Strong therapeutic category knowledge and experience
• Experience working directly with pharmaceutical clients
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data and provide strategic/scientific direction to clients
• Proficiency organizing teams and managing projects
• Strong self-motivation and enthusiasm with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly detail-oriented environment
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical standards, compliance, and regulations
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, including strong proficiency in related technologies (Microsoft applications, Internet research platforms, etc)
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A competitive compensation package
• Paid annual vacation, holidays and sick time 
• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision
• Competitive 401(k) investment options
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee referral awards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and mentoring opportunities through programs such as Omnicom University, led by international influencers and Harvard Business School professors
• Retail and entertainment discounts and benefits