Senior Scientific Director - Publications (Oncology)
The Lockwood Group
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Description
This position can be based remotely (working from home) or at our headquarters in Stamford, CT.
About Lockwood: Lockwood collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to identify effective, holistic, science-based strategies to address their objectives through medical communications. Our clients count on us to challenge their assumptions and help them creatively navigate around obstacles. From strategy through execution, we focus on accuracy, transparency, and scientific value to create programs that are evidence-based, clinically relevant, and contribute to the development of our clients’ brands. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and most work from where they live. Because our flexible structure provides better work-life balance, we attract the best talent, facilitate their best work, and as a result, are more responsive to our clients, wherever and whenever they do business.
Summary: In this role, the Senior Scientific Director is responsible for the planning, development, and oversight of scientific content for an assigned account or accounts across various therapeutic areas addressing different target audiences.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include working with the Group Scientific Director to provide clients with strategic medical communication recommendations that support the achievement of brand goals, independently leading execution of content development activities, supervising Associate Scientific Directors, and liaising with other in-house or freelance staff to manage writing and other content-related tasks such as conducting background research, data-checking, and reference annotation.
Education: An advanced degree in science (ie. PhD, PharmD, or MD) is required. CMPP preferred.
Professional Skills and Requirements:
- Candidates must have 5 or more years of relevant job experience with medical publications, including manuscripts, posters, abstracts, podium presentations, scientific platforms, and publication extenders.
- This role requires demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to analyze and interpret scientific data, multitask, work independently, and manage projects within tight deadlines.
- Experience with established professional medical editorial processes (ie. AMA style) and ethical guideline working knowledge (ie. ICMJE, GPP2022) is also required.
- Experience with Oncology is required. Multiple myeloma experience is preferred but not required.
About this role
Lockwood Group is seeking a Senior Scientific Director to lead medical communications strategy and execution for oncology clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors. Working remotely or from their Stamford headquarters, you would manage scientific content development across assigned accounts, partner with the Group Scientific Director on strategic recommendations aligned with client brand goals, and supervise Associate Scientific Directors while coordinating with internal and freelance teams on writing, research, and publication tasks. The role demands deep expertise in oncology publications—manuscripts, posters, abstracts, presentations, and related formats—along with fluency in professional editorial standards (AMA style) and ethical guidelines (ICMJE, GPP2022).
This is a freelance position suited to someone with an advanced degree in science (PhD, PharmD, or MD) and at least five years of hands-on experience in medical publications. You'll need strong project management, data interpretation, and communication skills to juggle multiple deliverables under tight deadlines while working both independently and collaboratively. CMPP certification and multiple myeloma experience are valued additions, though the latter is not essential. Lockwood's culture emphasizes scientific rigor, transparency, and work-life balance—most staff hold advanced degrees and work remotely, allowing the firm to attract experienced talent and respond quickly to client needs.
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