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Associate Scientific Director - Medical Communications

Avalere Health· Medical / Medical Sciences / Medical Communications
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Hybrid (London / Manchester / Brighton / Abingdon)Permanent/full-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Advanced scientific leadership role in publications and medical affairs projects, with client management, mentoring, and strategic oversight. Suitable for experienced medical writers seeking progression to Scientific Director.

Responsibilities

  • Drive scientific leadership across publications and medical affairs deliverables, including advisory boards, congress materials, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, plain language summaries, digital enhancers (podcasts, videos, etc.)
  • Provide advanced scientific review and strategic input to align content with client objectives.
  • Lead client relationships within assigned accounts, ensuring clear communication and trusted delivery.
  • Lead, mentor and empower junior writers, fostering professional growth and scientific expertise.
  • Contribute to business development and organic growth through scientific insights.

Qualifications

  • Degree in a scientific or related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in medical or scientific writing
  • Oncology experience is highly advantageous
  • Proven ability to manage diverse scientific content and ensure strategic alignment
  • Skilled in client relationship management and account oversight
  • Collaborative leader with a passion for mentoring and team development
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Skills

Required:Scientific leadershipScientific reviewClient relationship managementMentoring and leadership

Benefits

  • 7% pension contribution
  • life insurance
  • income protection
  • private medical insurance
  • flexible hybrid working
  • option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
  • 25 days of annual leave plus two personal well-being days
  • gifted end-of-year holidays
  • early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
  • employee assistance program (counselling)
  • enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
  • on-demand health support from partner Peppy
  • ongoing training and global mobility opportunities
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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