Job Title: Director, Scientific Services (DSS)
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
A rare opportunity for an established Director of Scientific Services to step into a high-impact leadership role within a leading global independent medical communications agency.
If you’re looking for greater influence, broader strategic scope, and the ability to shape both scientific direction and team growth, this is worth exploring!
The Role
Reporting to the Vice President, Medical Communications, you will lead the scientific and editorial function, ensuring delivery of high-quality work across publications, medical affairs, omnichannel, and strategic consultancy.
You will oversee a team of 10–15 scientific professionals while playing a key role in shaping scientific strategy, client partnerships, and agency growth.
- Lead scientific delivery across publications, medical affairs, omnichannel, and strategic consultancy
- Oversee and develop a team of 10–15 scientific professionals
- Act as a senior client partner, providing strategic and scientific leadership
- Contribute to business growth, proposals, and commercial performance
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience at Director of Scientific Services level (or equivalent)
- 15+ years’ experience within a healthcare/medical communications agency
- Strong track record in leading scientific/editorial teams
- Broad experience across publications, medical affairs, omnichannel, and strategic consultancy
- Extensive exposure to multiple pharma clients and therapy areas (including CVRM, oncology, and beyond)
- Highly confident client-facing leader, with strong presentation and issue resolution skills
- Demonstrated ability in team building, coaching, and line management
- Strong strategic thinking across both accounts and people leadership
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Why Join
- Senior, high-impact leadership role
- Broad strategic scope across science and clients
- Flexible UK-based remote working
- Progressive working culture with a strong focus on balance and flexibility
- Reduced working hours compared to industry standard + structured “core hours” approach
If you’re an experienced DSS leader looking for your next step, apply to learn more!
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