At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and shape scientific strategy while mentoring talented colleagues in medical communications.
- Company: Join Oxford PharmaGenesis, a leading HealthScience consultancy making a real difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid working model, exceptional learning opportunities, and support for charitable causes.
- Other info: Collaborate with over 500 talented colleagues in an inclusive and dynamic workplace.
- Why this job: Make an impact on patient lives while developing your leadership skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in medical communications and strong leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 44595 - 54505 £ per year.
Are you an experienced medical communications leader looking for an opportunity to shape scientific strategy, develop talented colleagues and take on diverse leadership responsibilities? Oxford PharmaGenesis is looking for a Communications Director to cover a period of leave. In this role, you will provide leadership and direction across multiple teams, supporting the delivery of high-quality scientific communications while helping colleagues, clients and accounts to thrive.
This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong scientific background who enjoys developing people, influencing strategy and partnering with clients and colleagues across a diverse portfolio of medical communications programmes. Working closely with managers from medical writing and account management disciplines, you will help strengthen client relationships, support business growth and drive scientific excellence.
A major focus of this role will be coaching and mentoring senior medical writers, providing scientific leadership and guidance to support their development and long‑term success. You will also review and shape account strategies, ensuring programmes remain scientifically robust, strategically and commercially aligned, and focused on delivering client value. In addition, you will oversee forecasting and financial performance, as well as writer resourcing and recruitment, helping to balance workloads, support career development and ensure the efficient delivery of projects.
We are looking for an experienced Communications Director who has:
- extensive experience in medical communications
- significant experience leading, managing and developing teams
- demonstrable experience coaching and mentoring colleagues in scientific communications roles
- strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to shape scientific communication programmes
- experience working closely with pharmaceutical or biotechnology clients
- excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
- the ability to balance multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
About us
What if you could make a real difference to the lives of patients? We are an independent HealthScience consultancy, working with global healthcare organizations and pharmaceutical companies to help healthcare professionals make better decisions for patients. What if you could grow and achieve more than you dreamt possible? We value eternal curiosity and provide exceptional learning opportunities to enable you to flourish.
What if you worked with over 500 exceptionally talented colleagues? We bring out the best in each other by empowering and supporting each other in a truly inclusive environment. What if your employer was socially responsible? We are committed to offering matched charitable fundraising, and to supporting charities that are working towards the betterment of health, society and/or people. We supported more than 40 good causes last year.
What if you joined Oxford PharmaGenesis? You could have it all. At Oxford PharmaGenesis, we believe that our connection to each other is one of our key strengths, and rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid working approach. Bringing colleagues together in person up to 3 days per week helps us to build and strengthen relationships and collaborate on important work. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.
Communications Director 12 Month FTC employer: Oxford Pharmagenesis Ltd
Oxford PharmaGenesis is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, empowering employees to thrive in their roles. With a strong commitment to professional development, the company offers unique opportunities for growth and mentorship, particularly for those in the Senior Medical Writer position. Located in London, employees benefit from a hybrid working model that enhances team relationships while contributing to meaningful healthcare advancements.
