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Job Title:
Scientific Director
Reference:
1779
Business Type:
Medical Education Agency
Salary:
Neg
Location:
North West
Job Background:
Our client is a Global communications network with significant agencies in the UK and they are currently looking for a Scientific Director to join their team. Providing high level scientific, strategic and marketing insight combined with editorial leadership of account teams. Effectively line manage and coach (as appropriate) Writers and Editorial Team Leaders to ensure excellence in project delivery across the communication mix.
Job Duties:
SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE • Combine in-depth scientific understanding of the product/therapy area with commercial / market awareness to provide high level strategic and tactical communication planning within the company and for clients. • Keep abreast of developments in the worldwide healthcare industry pertinent to medical communications/account/therapy area and communicate to the Account and/or Line Management Teams effectively. • Use proven track record to provide guidance on briefing and reviewing. CLIENT SERVICE
• Establish positive long-term relationships with a wide range of brand team members in client organisations.
• Single-handedly manage client meetings of all types.
• Effectively troubleshoot / handle objections from the client / opinion leaders to ensure continuing good relationships.
• Ensure any changes in the internal Account/project teams are managed and communicated appropriately with the client. FINANCIAL
• Contribute to the development of forward account plans in liaison with Account Director.
• Support Account Managers by actively contributing to project specifications/cost estimates/reconciliations. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Identify new opportunities to maximise existing accounts.
• Actively participate in new proposal development and pitches.
Job Qualifications:
Life Science Degree or equivalent. Combined with a Master’s degree, PhD or PharmD
Experience in Medical Communications In-House and/or an agency setting.
Experience in mentoring and managing staff
Relevant medical information, communications, or marketing writing experience required (agency or pharmaceutical), or an appropriate combination of education and experience
Computer Skills:
Additional Information:
Skillframe Executive offers you one-to-one consultation and career counsel to help you fulfil your short and longer-term aspirations. For your prescription to a brighter future please contact us on 020 8941 8090
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