Associate Scientific Director

Overview
The position:
Associate Scientific Director
The opportunity:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Associate Scientific Director with a proven ability in a medical communications agency for leading a scientifically focused project team in the delivery of clear, accurate and creative work for a full-time position based at our global head office in Cheshire.
Adelphi Communications is a leading global agency providing comprehensive and innovative medical communication solutions to the healthcare industry. Our ethos − TOGETHER WE CAN − speaks to the importance we place on the relationships we build with our valued clients, with other key experts in science and medicine, and within our own staff teams.
Our business efforts focus on five principal disciplines
IMAGINE | ENGAGE | ARTICULATE | EDUCATE | ILLUMINATE
through which we channel our passion for simply and effectively commanding and communicating highly complex concepts across an impressive range of therapeutic areas. This gives us a compelling approach to developing creative and inspiring solutions to the complex strategic challenges facing our clients.
With a vibrant and sociable team environment, intensive on-the-job coaching and a programme of targeted training, supplemented by an excellent benefits package, Adelphi Communications provides the right setting for professionals who want to make a difference.
key accountabilities:
Lead the delivery of multiple projects or programmes of work in accordance with individual project briefs and overall account priorities
Apply knowledge and understanding of the pharmaceutical industry to address client needs
Build influential relationships with clients through the application of strategic thinking
Work with the Programme Director and Client Services Lead to identify needs and opportunities for expansion of business through organic account growth
Review work from medical writers for accuracy, story flow and meeting the brief, and to ensure consistent quality of work and client strategic insights are delivered across projects
Produce clear, accurate and creative scientific products
key Competencies:
Proven scientific project leadership in a medical communications agency environment
Strong financial acumen
High level of drive, motivation and initiative
Proven experience in the development/mentoring/coaching of junior colleagues
Extensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, particularly medical affairs
Wide-ranging therapeutic area knowledge
Core skills
Strong leader
Effective team player
Close attention to detail
Client focus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strategic thinking
qualifications:
Degree (science, preferably life science); PhD or MSc (desirable)
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