Associate Scientific Director

Associate Scientific Director

Ashfield MedComms UK

We are excited to have a new Associate Scientific Director vacancy to add to a global, established publications team with a leading client. The primary focus for this role is oncology, publications, with our client developing an exciting pipeline asset that we will need our new hire to own and manage, meaning there is room for your career to grow with the asset within this experienced team. 

This role would suit someone who is passionate about med comms, and experienced in creating oncology-specific materials, including solid tumours and primary manuscripts. The assets we work on are practice-changing; your care for and creation of high-quality scientific content to support these products will be invaluable. You will also have secondary responsibilities for line management, mentorship, and reviewing work of junior team members, to ensure these high standards are met throughout. 

You will use your medical communications expertise to work closely with colleagues and clients as a trusted publications professional. You will have the opportunity to build long lasting relationships, help to provide best in class content and development of the account.
You will be able to demonstrate and maintain a thorough understanding of oncology in your role and be able to build on your scientific knowledge to understand, analyse and assimilate market, therapy area and product information, contributing to conversations this with senior team and clients with a focus on ensuring your teams success.

You should have a commitment to quality, applying a sense of energy to all you do, and be able to always maintain a positive attitude, instilling pride in the team for the work produced.

Content delivery will include manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks, infographics, lexicons, and gap analyses. Podcast and video publication extenders are also requested at times, providing variation.

Application Process

To begin an application, please apply via the appropriate link on this page. Selected candidates will first complete an informal ‘screening’ call to ensure the position is suitable before proceeding.

This role can be based remotely within the United Kingdom, or at our office locations such as Macclesfield, Manchester & London on a hybrid or office based basis. 

Please note – this role is only suitable for those who live in the United Kingdom. Only those with demonstrable Medical Communications agency experience can be considered for this position, given the nature of the work.