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Position: Principal Scientific Communications Specialist
Location: US/Remote
Job Id: 278
# of Openings: 1
Principal Scientific Communications Specialist
Remote | Full-Time | Exempt
Join Our Team
At Med Communications, we're a trusted global provider of medical affairs and scientific communications services to the life sciences industry. Our Scientific Communications team partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to provide high-quality scientific and medical support across a wide range of therapeutic areas.
We're seeking an experienced Principal Scientific Communications Specialist to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a senior scientific communications professional with extensive experience in manuscript development, publication planning & strategy, scientific writing, and medical affairs support who excels at leading complex initiatives and partnering with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.
What You’ll Do:
As a Principal Scientific Communications Specialist, you’ll provide scientific and medical expertise while supporting multiple clients, therapeutic areas, and workstreams. You'll contribute to the development of high-quality deliverables, provide strategic guidance, and help ensure projects are completed efficiently and compliantly.
Responsibilities include:
Lead the creation, review, and submission of scientific publications and manuscripts
Develop and review a wide range of scientific and medical communications materials
Provide scientific support for marketed and investigational products
Interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical data to healthcare professional audiences
Evaluate scientific literature and integrate evidence-based findings into client deliverables
Create and review medical affairs and scientific communication materials
Participate in scientific training and educational initiatives for assigned brands
Support scientific exchange activities
Ensure all deliverables meet regulatory, compliance, quality, and client requirementsServe as a lead resource across multiple clients, brands, workstreams, or therapeutic areas
Coordinate priorities and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Mentor and train team members while providing scientific guidance and support
Contribute to process improvement initiatives, special projects, and strategic business activities
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications: PharmD, PhD, MD
Minimum of 5 years of experience in manuscript development, publication planning, medical communications, medical affairs, scientific communications, medical information, or a related healthcare field
Required experience with publication and manuscript creation, review, and submission
Experience developing one or more of the following:
Scientific manuscripts and publications
Medical information materials
Medical affairs materials
Strong scientific writing, editing, and critical appraisal skills
Ability to interpret clinical data and scientific literature
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational, leadership, and project management abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fully remote environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience serving as a lead for clients, brands, therapeutic areas, or workstreams
Publication/manuscript review, submissions for high impact factor journals
Publication plans
Scientific narratives
Advisory board materials
Training and educational materials
Experience working with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device clients
Client-facing experience
Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) certification preferred, but not required
Why You'll Love Working Here: Work remotely alongside talented scientific professionals
Collaborate with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
Lead meaningful scientific communications and publication initiatives
Serve as a trusted scientific partner to clients and internal teams
Grow your career in a collaborative, supportive environment
Contribute to projects that ultimately support healthcare providers and patients
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Professional Development Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Med Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
