What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Director (Medical Affairs) position at Clear Point Consultants?
We are seeking a highly experienced Medical Affairs Science Director to lead and drive scientific and medical strategies within our Global Medical Affairs team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing medical plans, ensuring scientific excellence, and serving as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external scientific communities. The director will contribute to medical content creation , including training materials, Q&A documents, and externally facing medical resources, as well as support the publication planning process. This role requires deep expertise in medical affairs, clinical development, and regulatory engagement across multiple regions.
Key Responsibilities :
Scientific Leadership & Strategy
Develop and execute the Global Medical Affairs strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
Provide scientific leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with clinical and commercial strategies.
Lead the generation and dissemination of scientific and medical data to support product value and lifecycle management.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Serve as a key liaison with KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders), healthcare professionals, and external scientific communities to drive thought leadership and advocacy.
Collaborate with R&D, Clinical Development, and Commercial teams to ensure a cohesive and data-driven approach to product support.
Represent the company in scientific conferences, advisory boards, and medical congresses, delivering impactful scientific presentations.
Medical Evidence Generation & Publications
Oversee real-world evidence (RWE) and post-marketing studies, ensuring robust data generation to support medical claims and regulatory submissions.
Drive scientific publications, ensuring high-quality and peer-reviewed content that enhances the scientific credibility of the company.
Lead efforts in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) to support market access and reimbursement strategies.
Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Ensure all medical affairs activities comply with global regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, ICH, etc.) and industry best practices.
Provide medical and scientific input into regulatory submissions, risk management plans, and pharmacovigilance activities.
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to maintain ethical and transparent scientific communications.
Qualifications & Experience :
MD, PhD, or PharmD with extensive experience in Medical Affairs and clinical development.
10 years of experience in Global Medical Affairs, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry.
Strong expertise in scientific communication, medical strategy development, and stakeholder engagement.
Proven track record of leading medical affairs programs, evidence generation, and regulatory interactions on a global scale.
Experience in leading cross-functional teams and working in a matrix environment.
Knowledge of global regulatory and compliance frameworks for medical affairs activities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage scientific and business audiences effectively.
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