Scientific Account Lead

Brief description:

The Scientific Account Lead is responsible for leading the scientific and editorial delivery of assigned projects/events/accounts, ensuring the highest quality delivery of MedComms solutions. Through a deep understanding of the market and therapy area, client needs, and MedComms services, the Scientific Account Lead will play a key role in driving MedComms business growth.

Specific responsibilities  

·      Maintain a deep scientific understanding of clients' and competitors’ brand portfolios to proactively provide strategic consultancy on MedComms solutions.

·      Write and manage delivery of scientific content for a range of MedComms deliverables, that meets client needs, internal quality standards and timelines.

·      Provide scientific counsel and leadership to key account team(s) to ensure strategies/tactics are scientifically sound and of high quality.

·      Lead the delivery of the scientific and editorial components of projects and events.

·      Lead client meetings/teleconferences during project kick-off and client meetings.

·      Lead and facilitate discussions amongst external experts during briefings, slide reviews, and advisory boards, to ensure successful delivery of events and other medical communications projects.

·      Take briefs directly from clients/other stakeholders and provides clear briefs to team members.

·      Cultivate strong working relationships with clients and external experts through credibility demonstrated by scientific understanding, MedComms knowledge and consultancy and interpersonal skills.

·      Proactively seek new business opportunities and contribution to continued organic growth of key accounts.

·      In partnership with Business Managers/Director, lead sales enablement and drive scientific component of new business initiatives, ensuring best-in-class strategic proposals and pitches.

·      Provide feedback on scientific components of budget development.

·      Provide line management to Medical Writer(s), setting clear goals and expectations, career and development plans and monitoring and evaluating performance

·      Provide training, coaching, and mentoring of editorial and other colleagues on topics such as scientific and therapy area knowledge, MedComms best practice, and compliance

Minimum requirements

·      Graduate degree in the sciences (PhD, MSc) or healthcare science degree (MD, PharmD, BSc in nursing or allied profession)

·      At least 5 years’ experience working for a healthcare communications agency – ideally in an editorial/scientific capacity and gaining experience in delivering face-to-face / online programmes

·      Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with an attention to detail and accuracy (assessed on application)

·      Collaborative approach to teamwork

·      Flexible approach to work

·      Sound ability to distil complex science into clear, concise messages

·      Good attention to detail

·      Familiar with Microsoft Office applications