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Senior Scientific Director
$125k – $160k/yr New York, US on-site full time director Apr 13, 2026
About this role
Senior Scientific Director
Omnicom Health Medical Communications (OHMC) is seeking a Senior Director to join our Medical & Scientific Services team and oversee the development, execution and delivery of multiple medical communication projects in Promotional Medical Education, Medical Affairs and/or Publications Planning & Strategy . The Senior Director will develop new and strengthen existing client relationships, ensuring that the scientific needs of the account are being met with strategic focus, scientific rigor and accuracy, and clinical relevance. The Senior Director is also responsible for the supervision and development of junior scientific team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Scientific Content
Oversee content development, including primary writing, ensuring efficient execution and delivery to client
Manage a wide range of complex projects across multiple teams/therapeutic areas
Fiscal Responsibility
Contribute to scope creation and provide feedback on scientific components of budget development
Collaborate with Client Services partner on forecasting and resource planning
Ensure scientific teams are staffed appropriately
Strategic Perspective and Guidance
Serve as scientific lead, providing strategic direction and demonstrating consistent leadership and management
Demonstrate deep understanding of assigned therapeutic categories and strategic needs of associated stakeholders
Proven ability to develop a rigorous strategic plan focused on achieving client goals
Client Engagement and Influence
Build and manage strong client relationships
Identify opportunities for innovation, especially through digital channels
Moderate and facilitate effective, productive client sessions
Team Engagement and Influence
Work with Client Services partner to plan for team organization and project execution in line with timelines and budget
Provide routine, proactive feedback on client relationships, including suggestions for improving client satisfaction, to Team and Senior Leadership
Demonstrate effective and efficient time and project management skills on assigned accounts
Proactively manage Scientific Services team and individual performance, including training and development of junior scientists
Business Development
Develop understanding of agency capabilities and business/industry environments to help target and act on new business opportunities
Work with functional teams to cross-sell scientific services
QUALIFICATIONS:
An advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) with 5+ years of experience in a Medical Communications agency setting
Strong therapeutic category knowledge and experience, especially Oncology
Experience establishing and growing pharmaceutical client relationships
Demonstrated ability to interpret data and provide strategic/scientific direction to clients
Strong organizational, problem solving, project management, and financial skills with expertise overseeing a range of complex projects within a team structure
Strong self-motivation and enthusiasm with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly detail-oriented environment
Experience managing, mentoring, and motivating scientists
In depth knowledge of pharmaceutical standards, compliance, and regulations
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, including strong proficiency in related technologies (Microsoft applications, Internet research platforms, etc)
Ability and willingness to travel as needed
US Salary Range$125,000—$160,000 USD
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