Associate Scientific Director

Chameleon Communications is seeking an Associate Director to join our Medical & Scientific Services team and contribute to the development, execution and delivery of multiple medical communication projects. The Associate Director will assist in managing client relationships, ensuring that the scientific needs of the account are being met with strategic focus, scientific rigor and accuracy, and clinical relevance. The Associate Director will also assist in developing Associate scientific team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and develop content, including data analysis, for a range of complex projects.

• Develop understanding of project budgeting, including forecasting and staffing tools, to deliver complex scientific materials within budget

• Incorporate strategic concepts into projects independently and accurately.
• Drive and contribute to client strategies

• Independently lead written and verbal client communications
• Build and manage collaborative relationships with clients
• Participate and lead off-site and remote meetings

• Assist other Associate Directors and team members with project prioritization
• Identify and communicate important updates and medical-regulatory milestones to team and recommend new business opportunities
• Lead internal training sessions as appropriate

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  Develop understanding of agency capabilities and identify opportunities to cross-sell scientific services

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  An advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) with 3 to 5 years of experience in a Medical Communications agency setting
• Strong therapeutic category knowledge and experience, especially
• Experience working directly with pharmaceutical clients
• Demonstrated ability to interpret data and provide strategic/scientific direction to clients
• Proficiency organizing teams and managing projects
• Strong self-motivation and enthusiasm with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly detail-oriented environment
• Strong 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.