Director Scientific Services – Med Ed / Med Affairs – 1 day in London

Scientific Services Director

Location: Hybrid

Reports to: Managing Director

The Role

OUTSTANDING opportunity for an experienced Scientific Services Director to lead an inspiring Editorial team and drive scientific excellence across the business. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for quality, delivery, team development, and scientific strategy across client accounts.

You will shape high-impact scientific communications, contribute to business growth, and play a key role in steering the agency toward its long-term ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Leadership & Quality

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Medical Writers and Editors.
• Ensure delivery of accurate, compliant, and strategically aligned scientific content — on time and within budget.
• Maintain oversight of regulatory and publication standards (GPP, ICMJE, ABPI, EFPIA).
• Provide senior review and strategic input across accounts.

Team & Culture

• Mentor and develop team members to support performance and career progression.
• Allocate resources effectively based on expertise and development goals.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with company values.

Client & Business Growth

• Provide scientific leadership in proposals, pitches, and client discussions.
• Advise on scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Partner with Client Services and Creative teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Support organic growth and new client onboarding.

About You

• Advanced life sciences degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD preferred).
• Significant medical communications experience (agency or pharma).
• Strong leadership background within scientific services.
• Deep understanding of clinical data, compliance, and publication ethics.
• Confident client communicator with both strategic and hands-on capability.

What’s on Offer

• A genuine opportunity to shape scientific strategy within a growing independent agency.
• Collaborative, values-driven culture: Excellence, Curiosity, Integrity, Collaboration.
• Flexible working and strong career development potential.

…