Scientific Director

Nucleus

Scientific Director leading the scientific team at Nucleus Global, an international medical communications agency. Responsible for managing account strategies and fostering publication innovation.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeYardley • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $1 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage scientific team responsible for delivery of a full range of strategic publication focus
Under the guidance of the scientific VP, lead and manage account to ensure the creation of high quality, accurate medical / scientific content with ability to expand management responsibilities as team grows
Develop and grow commercial work partnering with VPs of scientific and client services and managing directors
Identify and develop strategic and tactical business recommendations relevant to client strategy and marketplace needs
Develop / lead / facilitate key strategy workshops
Demonstrate a high level of comfort articulating scientific and therapeutic information in lung cancer
Foster innovation and collaboration across Nucleus to position agency as leader in publication work

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD, PharmD, MD with 10+ years of experience of relevant medical communications experience, with an in-depth understanding of publication oncology work
Track record of successful scientific leadership across several clients/therapeutic categories
US launch experience required; Global experience is a plus
Some travel will be required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing staff / direct reports (potentially based across multiple locations)

Benefits

Comp & perks

health
dental
vision
401(K)
vacation
holiday
sick time

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Hard Skills & Tools

Medical Content CreationOncology Publication WorkStrategic Business DevelopmentWorkshop FacilitationClient Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Team ManagementCollaborationInnovation