Job Description
Associate Director, Scientific Affairs
Description
The Scientific Affairs Associate Director is a therapeutic and disease expert responsible for facilitating and developing relationships with the oncology, infectious disease, cardiovascular/diabetes, and vaccine medical/scientific community who have an interest in participating in research studies (ISTs, Company Sponsored). This position reports to the head of Scientific Affairs.
Primary Activities
- Lead investigator‑initiated trials by interacting with primary investigators, assisting in site identification and screening, and delivering disease education using approved resources.
- Support data generation activities including review of proposals and provision of areas of research interest and IST processes to potential investigators.
- Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative relationships with key investigators, institutions, groups, and consortia to address scientific and research needs.
- Support R&D strategy to accelerate the broader portfolio through internal candidate development and/or external partnership opportunities.
- Conduct peer‑to‑peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence with scientific leaders to ensure they have a medical contact within the company.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of assigned disease and therapeutic area(s) through education efforts, including attendance at relevant conferences, workshops, and review of key journals.
- Represent company at scientific meetings including congresses and symposia, advisory and investigator meetings.
- Coordinate publication activities as required.
- Fully comply with all company policies and applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (M.D. or Ph.D.) with prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical or healthcare education environment.
- Minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical industry experience.
- Demonstrated deep therapeutic competency; stay abreast of trends and new information in the related therapeutic area.
- Ability to network and partner with external customers, including scientific leaders, investigators, and academic institutions.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrable effective leadership skills (by example and through accomplishments) and ability to step forward to handle challenges within scope of authority.
- Ability to travel up to 20% as required.
Required Skills
Accountability, Adaptability, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Quality Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Study Design, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Data Analysis, Documentations, ICH GCP Guidelines, Medical Research, Medical Writing, Process Improvements, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Training and Development.
Preferred Skills
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
No Travel Required
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
No
Job Posting End Date
02/28/2026
Requisition ID
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