Senior Scientific Associate - Healthcare Marketing Agency
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Scientific Associate - Healthcare Marketing Agency based in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to transform complex scientific information into impactful healthcare communications that support better access to innovative treatments.
You will develop high-quality medical content while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and life sciences clients.
The position combines scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and creative communication within a fast-paced healthcare marketing environment.
You will contribute to projects that help healthcare stakeholders understand the clinical, economic, and societal value of emerging therapies.
This role is ideal for a curious and detail-oriented professional who enjoys research, writing, and translating evidence into meaningful insights.
You will work alongside experienced teams, receive mentorship, and help shape communications that influence healthcare decision-making.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Scientific Associate - Healthcare Marketing Agency based in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to transform complex scientific information into impactful healthcare communications that support better access to innovative treatments.
You will develop high-quality medical content while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and life sciences clients.
The position combines scientific expertise, strategic thinking, and creative communication within a fast-paced healthcare marketing environment.
You will contribute to projects that help healthcare stakeholders understand the clinical, economic, and societal value of emerging therapies.
This role is ideal for a curious and detail-oriented professional who enjoys research, writing, and translating evidence into meaningful insights.
You will work alongside experienced teams, receive mentorship, and help shape communications that influence healthcare decision-making.
Accountabilities:
- Act as the medical point of contact for assigned client accounts and provide scientific guidance throughout projects.
- Research, write, edit, and translate complex scientific and clinical information for diverse healthcare audiences.
- Develop strategic medical content including slide presentations, advisory board materials, strategy guides, monographs, discussion guides, and training resources.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of assigned therapeutic areas and managed care topics to ensure technical accuracy and project quality.
- Partner with account teams to align content with client objectives, strategic priorities, and communication goals.
- Present and discuss medical content with internal teams and clients when needed.
- Participate in medical, legal, and regulatory review processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Contribute to project planning, kickoff meetings, status updates, client discussions, and internal brainstorming sessions.
- Support new business initiatives through scientific insights, content development, and tactical recommendations.
- Mentor and support junior-level writers by sharing expertise and best practices.
- Doctorate-level degree such as PharmD, PhD, or equivalent advanced scientific qualification.
- 2–4 years of experience in medical communications, healthcare agencies, medical education, life sciences, or a related field.
- Strong ability to interpret and simplify complex scientific concepts for managed care and healthcare audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
- Strong research skills and interest in staying current with medical, scientific, and healthcare trends.
- Ability to develop strategic medical content and provide meaningful scientific insights.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional project teams.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced client-focused environment.
- Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.
- Ability to work standard Central Time Zone business hours.
- Competitive salary range of approximately $87,500–$122,500 USD, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and business needs.
- Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program.
- Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
- Retirement savings benefits.
- Life insurance and disability benefits.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
- Parental leave benefits.
- Remote work flexibility with support for distributed collaboration.
- Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and career growth.
- The opportunity to contribute to healthcare initiatives that improve access to innovative treatments.
As a Senior Scientific Associate, you will serve as a scientific and medical content expert, supporting healthcare communication projects from strategy development through final delivery. You will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to create accurate, engaging, and strategically aligned materials across various therapeutic areas.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a scientifically trained professional with strong writing abilities and experience communicating complex healthcare information. You should be comfortable managing multiple priorities, collaborating with diverse teams, and producing high-quality content in a dynamic agency environment.