About Us At Obsidian, we’re passionate about transforming scientific communications to improve healthcare outcomes for everyone. As a specialist healthcare agency, dedicated to medical and scientific communications, we partner with global healthcare organisations to share knowledge that truly makes a difference. Our team of >70 academic scientists, strategists, and communications experts deliver cutting-edge solutions across: Medical Affairs Strategic Consultancy Scientific Meetings and Events Medical Education Publications Planning & Delivery Creative & Digital Services Commercial Strategy The Opportunity Following significant growth in 2025, we’re excited to welcome a Scientific Business Unit Lead to join our leadership team. In this pivotal role, you’ll: Lead an editorial team of 10 and collaborate with a Business Unit Director to oversee a 20-person team Shape and develop scientific strategy across a diverse portfolio of accounts Drive editorial excellence and innovation across therapy areas such as hepatitis, HIV, oncology, rare diseases, nephrology, and haemophilia Be a member of the core management team This is your chance to combine scientific expertise with strategic and commercially-focussed leadership – helping us to deliver impactful solutions for clients worldwide. What You’ll Do Lead and Inspire: Manage and mentor editorial teams, fostering growth and excellence across the business unit Strategic Client Partnering: Act as a trusted scientific advisor and ensure that all editorial outputs align with client strategy and industry standards Business Growth: Drive organic growth and new business Resource management: Ensures optimal editorial resource management within the Business Unit Financial Management: Have a sound understanding of the financial health across accounts and supports the business forecasting Member of the Core Management Team: Acts as a role model within Obsidian, inputting into the driving of company-wide initiatives Culture Building: Create an environment of collaboration, innovation and customer service excellence What We’re Looking For Ideally a degree in biological sciences (BSc/MSc/PhD or equivalent) Proven experience within medical communications agencies, ideally as a Scientific Services Unit Lead or equivalent Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of managing editorial teams Ability to deliver high-quality scientific content and strategic counsel Strong commercial acumen What We Offer Hybrid working: Only 2 anchor days a week in the office from our vibrant London office (just off Fetter Lane, EC4). 25 days’ holiday bank holidays, plus gifted days at Christmas and your birthday off AXA private healthcare (with family options), Aviva pension scheme, income protection, life assurance Enhanced parental leave, cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loan Bonus schemes and employee referral rewards Learning and Development : Comprehensive training programmes, annual performance reviews, and opportunities to join working groups Well-being Support: EAP, mental health first-aiders, AXA well-being calendar, and a dedicated well-being room Social Connection : Regular social events and a friendly, collaborative culture Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact? Join us at Obsidian and help shape the future of scientific communications.