Freelance Scientific Director - Publications (Oncology)
Required skills
- scientific content
- medical communications
- publications
- manuscripts
- posters
- abstracts
- podium presentations
- scientific platforms
- publication extenders
- data analysis
Nice to have
- Oncology
- CAR-T
- Multiple Myeloma
- CMPP
Role summary
Lockwood is seeking Freelance Scientific Directors with expertise in Oncology medical communications and publications. This role involves strategic planning, scientific content development, and oversight of publications such as manuscripts, posters, and abstracts. The ideal candidate will have an advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD), 5+ years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of medical editorial processes and ethical guidelines (AMA, ICMJE, GPP2022). Experience in Oncology, particularly CAR-T or Multiple Myeloma, is preferred. This is a remote, contract position.
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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 Freelance 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:
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