At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead scientific teams to deliver top-notch medical communications and drive business growth.
- Company: Dynamic healthcare agency focused on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape the future of medical communications.
- Other info: Join a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by leading strategic initiatives and innovative projects.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in healthcare with strong leadership and scientific expertise.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
As Director, Scientific Services, you will provide senior scientific and strategic leadership across the business unit, driving excellence in scientific delivery, operational performance, and business growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop high‑performing scientific teams to deliver high‑quality, compliant, and strategically aligned medical communications that exceed client objectives and uphold Prime's standards.
- Work in close partnership with the Client Services Director to align scientific excellence with business strategy, sharing accountability for financial performance, forecasting and resource optimisation.
- Act as a strategic advisor to clients, shaping communication strategies, challenging thinking, and strengthening long‑term partnerships.
- Ensure robust application of quality, compliance and SOP processes, driving continuous improvement through audits, debriefs and refinement of ways of working.
- Play a key role in business growth and innovation, shaping proposals and pitches, identifying new opportunities, and integrating forward‑thinking approaches, including AI and omnichannel solutions, into client strategies.
- Manage a highly visible leadership role requiring strong scientific expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and drive performance and growth across the business.
Requirements
- At least 10 years' healthcare agency experience in senior roles.
- A life sciences degree, ideally combined with a higher degree (science Masters, PhD or MD).
- Proven track record in leading and developing scientific/editorial teams within a medical communications agency.
- Extensive medical writing and scientific leadership experience across a broad range of projects and therapeutic areas.
- Strong experience operating at a strategic level, shaping communication strategies and influencing client direction.
- Demonstrated commercial and financial awareness, including experience contributing to forecasting, resource planning and business performance.
- Strong leadership and motivational skills.
- Experience of developing and attending new business pitches.
- Experience building and maintaining senior client relationships, including leading strategic discussions and identifying growth opportunities.
- Experience driving quality, compliance and operational excellence, including oversight of SOPs and review processes.
- Experience working in partnership with Client Services or equivalent disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
Director, Scientific Services (Medical Communications) in Knutsford employer: Prime
At Prime, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As a Director in Scientific Services, you will benefit from our commitment to employee growth through continuous professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values your expertise. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare communications field.
