Associate Scientific Director, Medical Communications

About You

• You are energized by interpreting complex scientific data and transforming it into clear, compelling communication
• You thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment and enjoy partnering with clients, authors, and internal teams
• You bring strong leadership instincts and enjoy mentoring writers while elevating team output
• You are highly detail-oriented with a commitment to scientific accuracy and editorial excellence
• You stay curious—actively following emerging research, competitive landscapes, and therapeutic advancements
• You are confident presenting scientific perspectives to clients, key opinion leaders, and internal stakeholders

About the Role

As an Associate Scientific Director, you will play a central role in ensuring all deliverables are evidence-based, strategically aligned, and executed with the highest level of quality. You will partner closely with a Scientific Director and Strategic Account Directors to translate client objectives into impactful scientific content and programs. Acting as both a content expert and team leader, you will guide medical writers, oversee the quality-control process, and contribute to strategic planning across projects.

In this role, you will engage directly with clients, authors, and key opinion leaders, helping shape scientific narratives across therapeutic areas. You’ll contribute to content development, regulatory review, and advisory board planning, while also identifying opportunities for innovation and business growth. Your work will directly support the delivery of strategic medical communications solutions that enhance clinical understanding and patient outcomes.

Required Experience

• Advanced life sciences degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD)
• 2–3+ years of experience within a medical communications agency
• Demonstrated expertise in medical/scientific writing and content development
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience collaborating with clients, key opinion leaders, and cross-functional teams

Helpful Experience

• Prior experience mentoring or managing medical writers
• Exposure to regulatory review processes and advisory board development
• Familiarity with competitive intelligence and therapeutic landscape analysis
• Experience supporting new business development or client growth initiatives

Who We Are

Precision AQ - Medical Communications was founded with the simple belief that the scientific story is the foundation of every pharmaceutical brand. Our teams of inquisitive problem solvers and passionate creators dig deep to translate the science behind today’s cutting-edge therapies, then communicate the science clearly and credibly. Our proven track record of long-tenured relationships with major pharmaceutical companies.