Citrus Health Group
Scientific Director (Medical Communications)
Citrus Health Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Scientific Director (Medical Communications)
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Citrus Health Group
Citrus Health Group is a new type of agency that brings an empathetic patient focus to the new product commercialization process. Citrus creates hand‑picked teams that provide clients with scientific, clinical, pharmacologic, evidence‑generation, pricing and reimbursement, market access, affordability, and patient support expertise and experience in their time of need. Client teams are built with the talented experts from Citrus Scientific, Citrus Commercialization and Access, and Citrus Engage, who function as a fluid, agile, and highly energized team.
We are passionate about science; our focus is to effectively communicate science in compelling and engaging ways to drive true value and enable patients to gain access to new medicines. We do so with the highest level of integrity and respect for the ethical nature of our business.
We invite you to join our talented team of dedicated professionals, working closely together to provide the services our clients need, at the time they need them. We are driven by one word, RESPECT. We respect each other, we respect our clients, and we respect the professionals we work with on behalf of our clients. We value every team member and strive for an inclusive and collaborative culture that fosters the best in everyone.
Position Overview The Scientific Director has responsibility for providing scientific direction, leadership, and oversight over all projects on their accounts. The Scientific Director will seek out, examine, and distill complex scientific data to create impactful scientific publications, effective educational materials, and/or innovative brand strategies as needed by their client(s). They will understand the scientific and clinical aspects of assigned client work and serve as a key, strategic thought partner for both clients and internal teams. The Scientific Director is hallmarked by scientific and technical excellence within their accounts, as a source of therapeutic expertise within the Company, and as a provider of strategic scientific counsel internally and externally.
Job Description The Scientific Director provides strategic scientific and publications oversight across multiple accounts. The key responsibilities are as follows:
Review all content for scientific accuracy and adherence to client preference (e.g., lexicon, scientific communication platform)
Provide ongoing training and feedback to internal team members
Develop de novo content as needed (e.g., abstracts, posters, manuscripts, slide decks)
Identify emerging trends within applicable scientific areas and keep teams apprised
Guide and drive the strategic development of accounts to provide scientific counsel both internally and to their clients and support in identifying and converting new opportunities while partnering closely with various internal stakeholders (Account, Project, Editorial, Creative, and Finance teams)
Scientific Account Services
Lead all activities related to scientific strategies and publication planning, including oversight of scientifically complex materials
Serve as a subject matter expert on scientific and clinical aspects of client projects and deliverables
Support ongoing training of team members
Continuously offer strategic and innovative ideas to support achieving client and team objectives
Support cross‑functional teams to meet client needs
Review deliverables with a scientific lens to ensure quality standards and client expectations are met
Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality products and services to clients
Keep leadership informed of critical client and project updates and concerns
Keep abreast of the scientific developments relevant to accounts, disseminating information to the broader account team in a regular and timely manner, and to clients as appropriate
Client Management
Support the development of strategic and tactical plans for each client and individual project plans as needed
Attend and lead aspects of regular client status meetings, new project kick‑offs, and debrief meetings; communicate key learnings to client and internal team
Regularly review project reports and alert client and project teams of emerging trends and any shifting clinical data points
Expedite development of Citrus Health Group’s scientific reputation with each client
Ensure a high level of service, mutual respect and trust to create effective partnerships with clients, key experts, and other external partners
External Communications
Where appropriate and necessary, communicate with authors and/or clients concerning project status and changes
Actively participate in client presentations, communicating and promoting Citrus Health Group’s expertise and informed perspectives
Support project team in proactively anticipating, addressing, and responding to author/client requests
Support the development of New Business, working with the commercial team as appropriate to identify and convert new targets and opportunities
Provide scientific support in the development of proposals/pitches as appropriate
Qualifications
Advanced degree in the life sciences; PhD, MD or PharmD
5+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical and/or medical communications agency
Qualified candidates must have experience leading publication‑heavy accounts and be comfortable reviewing content developed by junior writers
Demonstrated understanding of product life cycles, competitive landscapes, and role of publications in client’s medical and commercial strategies
Experience translating complex data into effective presentation formats
Special Knowledge / Skills
Strong understanding of clinical research and analyses
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome challenges
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
Ability to think analytically and to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute
Expert verbal and written communication skills
Expert presentation skills with a variety of formats to a variety of audiences
Ability to work to the allocated deadlines and specifications
Understanding and application of good publications and practice and relevant compliance requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; especially Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to produce well‑designed and effective decks
The estimated salary for this position and similar roles Citrus may consider for applicants ranges from
$130,000
to
$170,000
per year. This is the approximate pay range that Citrus anticipates it will pay for this and similar positions at the time of this posting. Citrus is committed to offering fair and competitive pay for all employees; consistent with applicable law, final compensation will be determined based on the applicant's skills, qualifications, and experience, along with the position's requirements. Citrus reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Science, Consulting, and Marketing
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid paternity leave
Paid maternity leave
Disability insurance
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Scientific Director (Medical Communications)
role at
Citrus Health Group
Citrus Health Group is a new type of agency that brings an empathetic patient focus to the new product commercialization process. Citrus creates hand‑picked teams that provide clients with scientific, clinical, pharmacologic, evidence‑generation, pricing and reimbursement, market access, affordability, and patient support expertise and experience in their time of need. Client teams are built with the talented experts from Citrus Scientific, Citrus Commercialization and Access, and Citrus Engage, who function as a fluid, agile, and highly energized team.
We are passionate about science; our focus is to effectively communicate science in compelling and engaging ways to drive true value and enable patients to gain access to new medicines. We do so with the highest level of integrity and respect for the ethical nature of our business.
We invite you to join our talented team of dedicated professionals, working closely together to provide the services our clients need, at the time they need them. We are driven by one word, RESPECT. We respect each other, we respect our clients, and we respect the professionals we work with on behalf of our clients. We value every team member and strive for an inclusive and collaborative culture that fosters the best in everyone.
Position Overview The Scientific Director has responsibility for providing scientific direction, leadership, and oversight over all projects on their accounts. The Scientific Director will seek out, examine, and distill complex scientific data to create impactful scientific publications, effective educational materials, and/or innovative brand strategies as needed by their client(s). They will understand the scientific and clinical aspects of assigned client work and serve as a key, strategic thought partner for both clients and internal teams. The Scientific Director is hallmarked by scientific and technical excellence within their accounts, as a source of therapeutic expertise within the Company, and as a provider of strategic scientific counsel internally and externally.
Job Description The Scientific Director provides strategic scientific and publications oversight across multiple accounts. The key responsibilities are as follows:
Review all content for scientific accuracy and adherence to client preference (e.g., lexicon, scientific communication platform)
Provide ongoing training and feedback to internal team members
Develop de novo content as needed (e.g., abstracts, posters, manuscripts, slide decks)
Identify emerging trends within applicable scientific areas and keep teams apprised
Guide and drive the strategic development of accounts to provide scientific counsel both internally and to their clients and support in identifying and converting new opportunities while partnering closely with various internal stakeholders (Account, Project, Editorial, Creative, and Finance teams)
Scientific Account Services
Lead all activities related to scientific strategies and publication planning, including oversight of scientifically complex materials
Serve as a subject matter expert on scientific and clinical aspects of client projects and deliverables
Support ongoing training of team members
Continuously offer strategic and innovative ideas to support achieving client and team objectives
Support cross‑functional teams to meet client needs
Review deliverables with a scientific lens to ensure quality standards and client expectations are met
Ensure timely delivery of high‑quality products and services to clients
Keep leadership informed of critical client and project updates and concerns
Keep abreast of the scientific developments relevant to accounts, disseminating information to the broader account team in a regular and timely manner, and to clients as appropriate
Client Management
Support the development of strategic and tactical plans for each client and individual project plans as needed
Attend and lead aspects of regular client status meetings, new project kick‑offs, and debrief meetings; communicate key learnings to client and internal team
Regularly review project reports and alert client and project teams of emerging trends and any shifting clinical data points
Expedite development of Citrus Health Group’s scientific reputation with each client
Ensure a high level of service, mutual respect and trust to create effective partnerships with clients, key experts, and other external partners
External Communications
Where appropriate and necessary, communicate with authors and/or clients concerning project status and changes
Actively participate in client presentations, communicating and promoting Citrus Health Group’s expertise and informed perspectives
Support project team in proactively anticipating, addressing, and responding to author/client requests
Support the development of New Business, working with the commercial team as appropriate to identify and convert new targets and opportunities
Provide scientific support in the development of proposals/pitches as appropriate
Qualifications
Advanced degree in the life sciences; PhD, MD or PharmD
5+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical and/or medical communications agency
Qualified candidates must have experience leading publication‑heavy accounts and be comfortable reviewing content developed by junior writers
Demonstrated understanding of product life cycles, competitive landscapes, and role of publications in client’s medical and commercial strategies
Experience translating complex data into effective presentation formats
Special Knowledge / Skills
Strong understanding of clinical research and analyses
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome challenges
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
Ability to think analytically and to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute
Expert verbal and written communication skills
Expert presentation skills with a variety of formats to a variety of audiences
Ability to work to the allocated deadlines and specifications
Understanding and application of good publications and practice and relevant compliance requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; especially Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to produce well‑designed and effective decks
The estimated salary for this position and similar roles Citrus may consider for applicants ranges from
$130,000
to
$170,000
per year. This is the approximate pay range that Citrus anticipates it will pay for this and similar positions at the time of this posting. Citrus is committed to offering fair and competitive pay for all employees; consistent with applicable law, final compensation will be determined based on the applicant's skills, qualifications, and experience, along with the position's requirements. Citrus reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Science, Consulting, and Marketing
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid paternity leave
Paid maternity leave
Disability insurance
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