Associate Scientific Director (12 month fixed-term contract)

3 weeks, 5 days ago
Contract
Senior
Project and Program Management
Avalere Health

Avalere Health

Avalere Health is a leading healthcare consulting firm dedicated to solving the industry's most complex challenges. With a focus on attracting top talent, they provide innovative solutions and insights to help clients navigate the evolving healthcare l...

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Description

  • Provide advanced scientific leadership across publications-focused deliverables, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, plain language summaries, and digital enhancers such as podcasts and videos.
  • Ensure scientific accuracy and strategic oversight across assigned workstreams or accounts.
  • Provide high-level scientific review and align content with client objectives.
  • Lead client relationships within assigned accounts and maintain clear, trusted communication.
  • Mentor, onboard, and empower junior writers to build scientific expertise.
  • Support team development and resource planning across projects and accounts.
  • Contribute to business development and organic growth through scientific insight.
  • May line manage junior writers, depending on team needs.

Requirements

  • Degree in a scientific or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in medical or scientific writing.
  • Respiratory experience is highly advantageous.
  • Proven ability to manage diverse scientific content and maintain strategic alignment.
  • Experience with client relationship management and account oversight.
  • Collaborative leadership style with a focus on mentoring and team development.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
  • Suitable for someone progressing from Lead Medical Writer, Associate Principal Medical Writer, Principal Medical Writer, or an equivalent role.

Benefits

  • Up to 7% pension contribution.
  • Life insurance, income protection, and private medical insurance.
  • Flexible hybrid working, with the option to work from anywhere globally for two weeks each year.
  • 25 days of annual leave plus two personal well-being days.
  • Gifted end-of-year holidays and early Summer Friday finishes in June, July, and August.
  • Free counselling through the employee assistance program and personalized health support.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies, plus support from Peppy.
  • Access to on-demand training, professional development, and global mobility opportunities.

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