Principal Scientific Communications Specialist

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Position: Principal Scientific Communications Specialist

Location: US/Remote

Job Id: 278

# of Openings: 1

Principal Scientific Communications Specialist
Remote | Full-Time | Exempt

Join Our Team
At Med Communications, we're a trusted global provider of medical affairs and scientific communications services to the life sciences industry. Our Scientific Communications team partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to provide high-quality scientific and medical support across a wide range of therapeutic areas.

We're seeking an experienced Principal Scientific Communications Specialist to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a senior scientific communications professional with extensive experience in manuscript development , publication planning & strategy, scientific writing, and medical affairs support who excels at leading complex initiatives and partnering with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.

What You’ll Do
As a Principal Scientific Communications Specialist, you’ll provide scientific and medical expertise while supporting multiple clients, therapeutic areas, and workstreams. You'll contribute to the development of high-quality deliverables, provide strategic guidance, and help ensure projects are completed efficiently and compliantly.
Responsibilities include:

Lead the creation, review, and submission of scientific publications and manuscripts

Develop and review a wide range of scientific and medical communications materials

Provide scientific support for marketed and investigational products

Interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical data to healthcare professional audiences

Evaluate scientific literature and integrate evidence-based findings into client deliverables

Create and review medical affairs and scientific communication materials

Participate in scientific training and educational initiatives for assigned brands

Support scientific exchange activities

Ensure all deliverables meet regulatory, compliance, quality, and client requirementsServe as a lead resource across multiple clients, brands, workstreams, or therapeutic areas

Coordinate priorities and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Mentor and train team members while providing scientific guidance and support

Contribute to process improvement initiatives, special projects, and strategic business activities

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

PharmD, PhD, MD

Minimum of 5 years of experience in manuscript development, publication planning, medical communications, medical affairs, scientific communications, medical information, or a related healthcare field

Required experience with publication and manuscript creation, review, and submission

Experience developing one or more of the following:

Scientific manuscripts and publications

Medical information materials

Medical affairs materials

Strong scientific writing, editing, and critical appraisal skills

Ability to interpret clinical data and scientific literature

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational, leadership, and project management abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fully remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience serving as a lead for clients, brands, therapeutic areas, or workstreams

Publication/manuscript review, submissions for high impact factor journals

Publication plans

Scientific narratives

Advisory board materials

Training and educational materials

Experience working with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device clients

Client-facing experience

Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) certification preferred, but not required

Why You'll Love Working Here

Work remotely alongside talented scientific professionals

Collaborate with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies

Lead meaningful scientific communications and publication initiatives

Serve as a trusted scientific partner to clients and internal teams

Grow your career in a collaborative, supportive environment

Contribute to projects that ultimately support healthcare providers and patients

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer
Med Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

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