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Posted: 10/19/2026Director, Scientific Services – UK
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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading scientific teams and developing strategic communication strategies within the healthcare sector. Proven ability to drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and foster long-term client relationships while integrating innovative solutions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Healthcare Agency ExperienceMedical Writing ExpertiseStrategic LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementOperational Excellence
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide senior scientific and strategic leadership across the business unit
- Drive excellence in scientific delivery, operational performance, and business growth
- Lead and develop high-performing scientific teams
- Deliver high-quality, compliant, and strategically aligned medical communications exceeding client objectives
- Partner with the Client Services Director on business strategy, financial performance, forecasting, and resource optimisation
- Act as a strategic advisor to clients, shaping communication strategies and strengthening long-term partnerships
- Ensure robust application of quality, compliance, and SOP processes
- Drive continuous improvement through audits, debriefs, and refinement of ways of working
- Shape proposals and pitches and identify new business opportunities
- Integrate innovative approaches, including AI and omnichannel solutions, into client strategies
- Lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive performance and growth across the business
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least 10 years’ healthcare agency experience in senior roles
- A life sciences degree, ideally combined with a higher degree (science Masters, PhD, or MD)
- Proven track record in leading and developing scientific/editorial teams within a medical communications agency
- Extensive medical writing and scientific leadership experience across a broad range of projects and therapeutic areas
- Strong experience operating at a strategic level, shaping communication strategies and influencing client direction
- Demonstrated commercial and financial awareness, including experience contributing to forecasting, resource planning, and business performance
- Strong leadership and motivational skills
- Experience of developing and attending new business pitches
- Experience building and maintaining senior client relationships, including leading strategic discussions and identifying growth opportunities
- Experience driving quality, compliance, and operational excellence, including oversight of SOPs and review processes
- Experience working in partnership with Client Services or equivalent disciplines to deliver integrated account and business strategies
- Experience driving operational improvements, including process optimisation, quality standards, or audit frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to clients
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
- Awareness of innovation in medical communications, including AI and omnichannel approaches
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO/Holiday)
- Medical/Dental and Vision benefits
- Pension
- Remote/hybrid working
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Hard Skills
Scientific LeadershipMedical CommunicationsQuality ComplianceProcess OptimisationFinancial PerformanceForecastingResource PlanningProposal DevelopmentAI IntegrationOmnichannel Solutions
Soft Skills
Leadership SkillsMotivational SkillsOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder Influence
Certifications & Qualifications
Life Sciences DegreeHigher Degree (Masters, PhD, or MD)
Industry Keywords
Medical Communications AgencyClient ServicesTherapeutic AreasAudit FrameworksSOP Processes