Senior Scientific Director

Nucleus

. Manage the scientific team delivering strategic Medical Affairs projects .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $1 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs with a focus on the cardio-renal-metabolic space, leveraging a PhD, PharmD, or MD to provide strategic leadership and high-quality medical content. Proven ability to manage scientific teams, facilitate client engagements, and develop innovative business recommendations.

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PhD, PharmD, Or MDMedical Communications ExperienceScientific LeadershipUS Launch ExperienceClient Engagement Facilitation

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Hard Skills

Medical AffairsScientific Content DevelopmentStrategic PlanningBusiness DevelopmentTherapeutic Area ExpertiseDrug Development KnowledgeCRM ArticulationAccount ManagementInnovation FosteringTactical Business Recommendations

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationTeam ManagementCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Cardio-Renal-MetabolicGlobal ExperienceAdvisory BoardsWorkshopsStrategic Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the scientific team delivering strategic Medical Affairs projects
Lead and manage accounts to ensure high-quality, accurate medical/scientific content
Develop and grow Medical Affairs work
Plan, lead, and facilitate strategic client engagements, including advisory boards, strategic planning sessions, workshops, and other scientific and Medical Affairs initiatives
Identify and develop strategic and tactical business recommendations
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to clients
Apply scientific, therapeutic area, drug development, and market expertise to identify needs and anticipate challenges
Articulate scientific and therapeutic information in CRM
Foster innovation and collaboration across Nucleus
Partner with scientific and client services VPs and the managing director on business development

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD, PharmD, or MD with 10+ years of relevant medical communications experience
In-depth understanding of Medical Affairs work in the cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM) space
Track record of successful scientific leadership across several clients/therapeutic categories
US launch experience required
Global experience is a plus
Some travel required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing staff/direct reports, potentially across multiple locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive package
Friendly and informal working environment
Excellent opportunities for career and personal development
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Vacation time
Holiday time
Sick time
Flexible benefits
Personal support
Tailored learning and development opportunities