Senior Scientific Director (Pharma Agency, Rare Disease)
Avalere Health, New York, NY, United States
About the Role
The Senior Scientific Director will provide medical strategy and scientific expertise on key accounts, help to guide content development, and support client relationships by acting as a trusted authority on their brands. Must have prior Pharmaceutical Health Care Advertising Agency experience is required. Rare disease and patient background preferred.
What You'll Do
Lead efforts to shape medical strategy and planning on one or more key accounts, challenging internal and Client thinking as appropriate
Serve as trusted internal resource for agency teams
Educate creative, strategy, editorial, and account teams on medical and scientific aspects of assigned accounts, demonstrating strong understanding of the relevant therapeutic area and market environment
Review patient or HCP promotional materials to add value and assure scientific accuracy and strategic alignment, and to ensure quality output that helps to build the scientific foundation for Client brands
Guide and review creative content to ensure appropriate imagery and promotional language that is consistent with regulatory guidelines associated with product indication
Draft outlines or clinical descriptions that guide copywriter efforts within a scientifically rigorous framework that is strategically sound and consistent with Client expectations
Serve as the team scientific representative during Client medical-legal-regulatory review of promotional materials
Assist in new business development by conducting background research, educating the internal team, helping to formulate the strategic approach to the proposal, and participating in the pitch presentation as required
Represent the Agency as needed, remotely or in person, with Clients, KOLs, vendors, and healthcare providers
Participate in internal brand planning processes
Participate in strategic and brand workshops for Clients
Plan and lead internal educational presentations on clinical and regulatory topics
About You
3-5+ years of relevant experience in a promotional pharmaceutical agency setting, including patient and HCP marketing
Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific and clinical data
Expertise in conducting literature searches with ability to summarize findings for a variety of audiences
Knowledge of FDA and OPDP regulations and guidelines for HCP and consumer promotion
Strong presentation skills
Excellent oral and written communication abilities
Advanced degree – PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent
$120,000 - $137,000 a year
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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What You'll Do
Lead efforts to shape medical strategy and planning on one or more key accounts, challenging internal and Client thinking as appropriate
Serve as trusted internal resource for agency teams
Educate creative, strategy, editorial, and account teams on medical and scientific aspects of assigned accounts, demonstrating strong understanding of the relevant therapeutic area and market environment
Review patient or HCP promotional materials to add value and assure scientific accuracy and strategic alignment, and to ensure quality output that helps to build the scientific foundation for Client brands
Guide and review creative content to ensure appropriate imagery and promotional language that is consistent with regulatory guidelines associated with product indication
Draft outlines or clinical descriptions that guide copywriter efforts within a scientifically rigorous framework that is strategically sound and consistent with Client expectations
Serve as the team scientific representative during Client medical-legal-regulatory review of promotional materials
Assist in new business development by conducting background research, educating the internal team, helping to formulate the strategic approach to the proposal, and participating in the pitch presentation as required
Represent the Agency as needed, remotely or in person, with Clients, KOLs, vendors, and healthcare providers
Participate in internal brand planning processes
Participate in strategic and brand workshops for Clients
Plan and lead internal educational presentations on clinical and regulatory topics
About You
3-5+ years of relevant experience in a promotional pharmaceutical agency setting, including patient and HCP marketing
Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific and clinical data
Expertise in conducting literature searches with ability to summarize findings for a variety of audiences
Knowledge of FDA and OPDP regulations and guidelines for HCP and consumer promotion
Strong presentation skills
Excellent oral and written communication abilities
Advanced degree – PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent
$120,000 - $137,000 a year
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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