VP, Medical Director

SCIRIS

. Lead, mentor, and support the medical/scientific writing team .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical communications, with a strong focus on leading teams, developing scientific content, and ensuring adherence to industry guidelines. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver strategic guidance on publications and medical affairs.

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Advanced Degree In Life SciencesMedical Communications ExperienceLeadership In Medical TeamsPublications And Medical Affairs DeliverablesClient-Facing Skills

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Hard Skills

Scientific WritingPublication PlanningMedical Education Content DevelopmentAdvisory Board Content CreationStrategic GuidanceScientific DirectionGPP 2022 AdherenceICMJE Guidelines ComplianceProject ManagementScientific Lexicon Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationMentoringCollaborationClient Counseling

Industry Keywords

Rare Disease ExperienceMedical AffairsCross-Functional CollaborationClient DeliverablesEastern Time Zone

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and support the medical/scientific writing team
Partner with cross-functional teams to translate complex science into compelling narratives for multiple stakeholders
Review scientific content across project types to ensure excellence in client deliverables
Provide strategic guidance and scientific direction on publications, congress presentations, and medical education content
Mentor and guide clients and internal teams on adherence to GPP 2022 and ICMJE guidelines while maintaining flexibility to adopt client SOPs
Lead development and execution of comprehensive publication plans for select clients
Develop and deliver scientific content for advisory boards, symposia, and internal training initiatives
Provide strategic guidance on medical platforms, scientific lexicons, and core messaging documents
Collaborate with client and account services teams to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery
Support scientific strategy and client counsel across US-based accounts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in life sciences required
Minimum 7 years’ experience in a medical communications or agency setting
Proven track record in both publications and medical affairs deliverables
Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
Demonstrated experience leading medical teams at a medical communications agency
Experience working in both scientific publications and medical affairs-led activities
Based in the Eastern Time Zone (EST)
Rare disease experience preferred
Some travel to client meetings, internal meetings, and/or congresses expected

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision care
Available 401(k) plan
Discretionary employer-paid bonus
Remote work arrangement
Opportunities to work on rare diseases, scientific publications, congress activities, KOL engagement, and medical education programs
Opportunity to develop skills in scientific strategy and client counsel