Associate Scientific Director, Medical Communications at Precision AQ | Boston, MA | $110K/yr – $140K/yr

Precision AQ

Associate Scientific Director, Medical Communications

Boston, MA (Remote)

$110K/yr – $140K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and shape evidence-based medical content and strategic programs, guiding writers, QC, and client interactions across therapeutic areas to drive clear scientific narratives and growth opportunities.

Content leadership: guide medical writers, ensure high quality content, and align with client objectives.
Client and cross-functional collaboration: partner with scientific directors and key opinion leaders to translate objectives into actionable programs.
Strategic growth: identify opportunities for innovation and business growth while shaping advisory board planning.

Job Description

As an Associate Scientific Director, you will play a central role in ensuring all deliverables are evidence-based, strategically aligned, and executed with the highest level of quality.
You will partner closely with a Scientific Director and Strategic Account Directors to translate client objectives into impactful scientific content and programs.
Acting as both a content expert and team leader, you will guide medical writers, oversee the quality-control process, and contribute to strategic planning across projects.
In this role, you will engage directly with clients, authors, and key opinion leaders, helping shape scientific narratives across therapeutic areas.
You’ll contribute to content development, regulatory review, and advisory board planning, while also identifying opportunities for innovation and business growth.
Your work will directly support the delivery of strategic medical communications solutions that enhance clinical understanding and patient outcomes.

Advanced life sciences degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD)
2–3+ years of experience within a medical communications agency
Demonstrated expertise in medical/scientific writing and content development
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment
Experience collaborating with clients, key opinion leaders, and cross-functional teams

Prior experience mentoring or managing medical writers
Exposure to regulatory review processes and advisory board development
Familiarity with competitive intelligence and therapeutic landscape analysis
Experience supporting new business development or client growth initiatives

professional development
benefits

Precision AQ

Precision AQ is the commercialization partner of choice for biopharma innovators, market access leaders, and brand strategists. Trusted by all 30 of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies and leading biotechs, we specialize in turning complex data into clear, actionable strategies that accelerate access to innovation, including launching more than 450 drugs across all therapeutic areas. We believe access is enabled by evidence, empathy, and precision. We combine deep domain expertise with technology to turn fragmented data into clarity. Our global capabilities include: - Market access strategy and commercial consulting - Health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) - Medical communications - Market access marketing and omnichannel solutions - Advertising, branding, and public relations - Investor relations and external communications - Data and product solutions We help teams navigate payer, provider, and patient dynamics, delivering strategies that move markets- and lives- forward.

Founded in 2012

New York, New York, USA

1.2K employees (205 in marketing)

www.precisionaq.com