Medical Director

Medical Director – Publications

Location: Boston, MA or New York, NY | Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Medical Director to join a growing Medical Communications team. This position will take a leading role across scientific communications programs, with a particular focus on publications, while also providing opportunities to work across broader Medical Affairs initiatives.

This is a hands-on role combining scientific strategy, content development, client leadership, team mentorship, and business development. The Medical Director will lead projects from planning through delivery while helping develop strong, long-term client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of complex publication and Medical Communications programs


• Provide strategic and scientific guidance to pharmaceutical and healthcare clients


• Lead publication planning and execution across deliverables including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, congress materials, and scientific presentations


• Develop and review high-quality scientific content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency


• Translate complex scientific and clinical data into compelling communications for appropriate audiences


• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted scientific partner


• Lead project teams and oversee timelines, quality, and successful delivery of client work


• Review and provide constructive scientific feedback on work produced by other writers


• Mentor and support the professional development of junior scientific team members


• Collaborate with colleagues across Medical Communications and adjacent healthcare consulting disciplines


• Contribute to business development, including proposal development, pitches, and identifying opportunities to expand existing client relationships


• Stay current on relevant scientific developments and industry trends

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional publications experience within a Medical Communications/medical writing agency


• Demonstrated experience leading publications accounts or programs


• Strong background across publications deliverables, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress materials


• Degree or advanced qualification in a relevant scientific discipline


• Excellent scientific writing, editing, and data presentation skills


• Proven ability to develop and manage strong client relationships


• Strong project and account leadership skills with the ability to oversee multiple priorities


• Experience reviewing the work of other scientific writers and providing constructive feedback


• Ability to contribute strategically to client accounts and identify opportunities for account growth


• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills

Hybrid Working

This position can be based in either Boston, MA or New York, NY and follows a hybrid working model.

Employees have flexibility to work remotely for up to approximately half of their working time, measured across a two-week period. Candidates should therefore be within reasonable commuting distance of either the Boston or New York City office and comfortable with regular in-person collaboration.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation and holidays


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution


• Company-sponsored team and social activities