Scientific director

🔬 Scientific Director / Scientific Team Lead / Associate Scientific Director

Hybrid (1 day per week in office) London Area


Are you a scientific leader who loves transforming data into compelling stories that shape clinical practice and drive medical strategy?

Do you thrive in a senior role where scientific excellence, strategic thinking, and leadership intersect?

A dynamic and fast-growing independent medical communications agency is searching for an exceptional Scientific Director, Scientific Team Lead (STL), or Associate Scientific Director (ASD)

to join their expanding scientific team.


If you’re an experienced scientific expert this is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of high-impact medical strategy and scientific leadership across global accounts.


🌟 Why This Role Matters

You’ll be the scientific engine powering complex programmes across a diverse range of deliverables.

Your scientific vision will shape client strategies, guide evidence dissemination, and elevate the quality and impact of medical communications across the agency.

This is a high-visibility, high-trust leadership role for someone who wants to influence strategy, mentor top-tier scientific talent, and make a meaningful contribution to the future of healthcare communication.


💼 What You’ll Lead & Deliver

Scientific & Strategic Leadership

* Act as the scientific lead across major accounts, owning the scientific direction and ensuring strategic alignment
* Develop and refine scientific narratives, communication platforms, publication strategies, and congress planning
* Advise clients across Medical Affairs, Publications, Clinical Development and more, providing expert guidance on oncology and rare disease


Oversight of Scientific Deliverables

* Oversee and approve manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slides, symposia content, digital modules and more
* Guarantee scientific excellence, accuracy, compliance (ICMJE, GPP, etc.) and consistency with core messaging
* Review content from Senior/Principal Medical Writers and freelancers


Leadership & Mentorship

* Coach scientific writers at all levels—supporting their growth, quality standards, and scientific capabilities
* Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and scientific culture-building initiatives
* Help evolve internal templates, frameworks, and best practices


Client Partnership & Scientific Excellence

* Lead scientific discussions, advisory boards, and client workshops
* Translate complex scientific messages into clear, credible and compelling communications
* Bring scientific, competitive and landscape insights to strategic planning


Innovation & Thought Leadership

* Champion innovation in digital scientific engagement and scientific storytelling
* Keep ahead of oncology, rare disease and medical affairs developments
* Contribute to internal or external thought leadership initiatives


🔍 What You Bring

* Bachelor’s degree in Life Science/Pharmacy/Medicine
* Excellent interpretation and communication of complex scientific data
* Strong presence in client meetings; ability to challenge, advise and influence
* Leadership experience with strong mentoring and team development ability


🎁 What’s In It For You

* A strategic, high-impact leadership role in a respected independent med comms agency
* Opportunities to shape scientific excellence across major global accounts
* Work alongside experts in strategy, creative, digital and scientific services
* A collaborative, supportive environment with genuine career progression
* Hybrid working with one weekly office day for connection and collaboration
* Competitive salary and benefits aligned with STL/ASD/SD seniority


If you’re a scientific strategist, a natural mentor, and a trusted client partner, we would love to hear from you. Apply with you CV today.