What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientifc Director position at Calcium+Company?
JOB DESCRIPTION
SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR
Medical
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
The Scientific Director is a is a core member of the scientific team at VitaminMD and will be responsible for providing sound strategic support and scientific direction based on comprehensive knowledge of our clients’ (or prospective clients’) product and therapeutic area. Additionally, the Scientific Director embodies the Calcium Company core values of commitment, integrity, and respect, both in their work and in their relationships with their co-workers and external clients.
For U.S. Job Seekers, it is the policy of Ca Co to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.
SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR
Medical
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Job Summary
The Scientific Director is a is a core member of the scientific team at VitaminMD and will be responsible for providing sound strategic support and scientific direction based on comprehensive knowledge of our clients’ (or prospective clients’) product and therapeutic area. Additionally, the Scientific Director embodies the Calcium Company core values of commitment, integrity, and respect, both in their work and in their relationships with their co-workers and external clients.
Key Job Responsibilities (Duties may include, but are not limited to all or some of the following)
- Validates, supports, and increases the clinical and medical relevance of work across the agency, both for existing client accounts and for new business endeavors
- Performs in-depth research and builds understanding of a brand's placement within the treatment paradigm, its efficacy and safety data, mechanism of action, and key points of differentiation within the treatment landscape
- Directly accountable for medical strategy input in the overall brand planning efforts of the agency, in collaboration with Brand Strategy and Engagement Strategy, as well as providing ongoing support throughout the new business pitch prep process
- Ensures scientific and medical accuracy in both internal and external communications
- Onboards agency staff to respective brand teams
- Interacts internally with multiple departments—Account, Strategy, Project Management, Creative—and with clients as required
- Presents educational and strategic information to large groups both internally and during client and new business presentations, which may include individuals with a broad spectrum of backgrounds and education
Job Qualifications (Skills/Requirements)
- An MD, PharmD, or PhD degree in a relevant scientific discipline
- 2-5 years of experience in medical advertising, medical communications, or medical education
- Strong self-motivation and enthusiasm, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a detail-oriented, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment
- Working knowledge of clinical or pre-clinical research principles
- Familiarity with PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, and other sources of clinical and scientific content
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where delivering tasks with a quick turnaround is necessary and expected
- Demonstrated ability to interpret data and provide clear strategic/scientific direction to a variety of audiences
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, including strong proficiency in related technologies (Microsoft applications, Keynote, Internet research databases)
- Goes above and beyond the job description and has the willingness to be flexible for the team, agency, and ultimately the work
For U.S. Job Seekers, it is the policy of Ca Co to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.