Senior Scientific Director

Description

Position at Havas Health & You

The role

Scientific Director

Research, write, edit and proof copy to the highest standard (scientific and grammatical) for a broad range of medical communications channels and for various audiences, including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, slide decks, print items, and digital.

Responsibilities

Provide Scientific Acumen and Support

Research, write, annotate, edit and proof content to the highest standard, fulfilling the requirements of the client and direct manager, while meeting all objectives and deadlines

Conduct literature searches and identify appropriate supporting material

Manage and coordinate materials through inception to approval stage

Accurate/precise interpretation and incorporation of client/author corrections

Assists project teams by providing scientific input at critical junctures

Assist with presentations to clients/speakers/third party organizations

Create and maintain references for assigned products

Support senior scientific staff as needed

Provide on-site support to meet client requirements, eg, on-site writing/editing/production, faculty support, A/V, data gathering, general assistance when appropriate

Effective interaction with internal staff at an appropriate scientific and professional level

Performance Standards

Accurately incorporates changes in content in an efficient manner

Actively integrates existing brand related content into new communication projects

Demonstrates knowledge and enthusiastically maintains/strengthens understanding of assigned brands/projects

Displays high level of scientific understanding and ability to learn quickly

Effectively develops good relations with internal groups

Demonstrates passion for the brands and related programs

Demonstrates the ability to work independently and with groups

Background/experience and skills

Advanced Scientific/Medical degree(PhD, PharmD, MD)

4+years’medical/scientific writing/editing experience

High attention to detail– style/consistency, grammar, syntax, scientific accuracy, layout, etc.

Knowledge of a number of therapeutic areas, medical products and the pharmaceutical industry

Good project/time management and organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often under very tight timelines

Knowledgeable in PowerPoint