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Scientific Director, Medical Communications

IQVIA

IQVIA

Marketing & Communications
USD 95,100-237,700 / year
Posted on Oct 22, 2025

Scientific Director, Medical Communications

Overview

eNova, an IQVIA business, is a next-generation medical communications agency.


Our mission is to transform medical communications by connecting HCPs and stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem with content that advances science and medicine.

We are currently seeking a talented Scientific Director to join our team in support of both new and existing client engagements. The Scientific Director will be responsible for the planning, development, and oversight of scientific content within their assigned portfolio. While we work across therapeutic areas, the ideal candidate for this role will bring experience in rare, nephrology, rheumatology, and other inflammatory disease areas.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop and/or oversee development and implementation of scientific communications projects, ensuring alignment with medical strategy and client objectives
  • Serve as medical lead and trusted resource for assigned accounts/projects
  • Demonstrate expert knowledge in the brand/therapeutic area and proficiency in shaping medical strategy, providing guidance to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Serve as primary lead for content development, including serving as primary writer, as well as working with medical writer/junior team member
  • Participate in MLR review meetings, with ability to discuss and interpret comments, and incorporate and/or direct changes as appropriate
  • Participate in faculty calls, demonstrating strong understanding of the product and relevant therapeutic area
  • Liaise with clients and build relationships to support business growth
  • Participate and contribute to strategic planning on assigned accounts
  • Work closely with various team members to ensure timely delivery of documents at each phase of development
  • Assist in new business development by conducting background research and contributing to the preparation of new business proposals
  • Collaborate with account partners to efficiently manage project execution and MLR submissions, including the preparation of annotated documents for seamless handoff to the submissions team

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree: PharmD, MD, or PhD is required.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in promotional medical education such as advisory boards, speaker programs, speaker trainings, slide decks, etc.
  • Experience working with both print and digital assets.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills and organizational skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products
  • Familiarity with the Veeva submission processes is a plus
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks and manage a high volume of work
  • Proactive nature and can work with little supervision
  • Some travel may be required

Please Note: You must reside within the country where this position is posted in order to be eligible for this remote role.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $95,100.00 - $237,700.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.