Scientific Director – Oncology, Medical Communications

Lockwood

. Plan, develop, and oversee scientific content for assigned accounts across therapeutic areas, including Oncology, and different target audiences .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and overseeing scientific content across therapeutic areas, particularly in Oncology, while managing projects and leading teams. Proficient in analyzing scientific data and adhering to professional medical editorial processes and ethical guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Degree In Science5+ Years Experience In Promotional Medical EducationOncology ExperienceProject Management SkillsOrganizational And Interpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Content DevelopmentData AnalysisBackground ResearchReference AnnotationMedical CommunicationAdvisory BoardsSpeaker ProgramsSlide DecksMedical Editorial ProcessesEthical Guidelines

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationMultitaskingIndependenceTime Management

Industry Keywords

OncologySolid TumorsLung CancersAMA StyleTherapeutic AreasPromotional Medical Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, develop, and oversee scientific content for assigned accounts across therapeutic areas, including Oncology, and different target audiences
Work with the Group Scientific Director to provide strategic medical communication recommendations supporting brand goals
Independently lead execution of content development activities
Supervise Associate Scientific Directors
Liaise with in-house and freelance staff
Manage writing and other content-related tasks, including background research, data-checking, and reference annotation

Requirements

What you’ll need

An advanced degree in science is required
5 or more years of relevant job experience with promotional medical education content such as advisory boards, speaker programs, and slide decks
Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data
Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage projects within tight deadlines with limited direction
Experience with established professional medical editorial processes (e.g., AMA style) and ethical guidelines
Experience with oncology required
Strong preference for experience in solid tumors such as lung cancers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible structure providing better work-life balance
Most staff work from where they live
Remote work arrangement
Work-life balance