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The Position

Scientific Director

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Scientific Director with a proven ability in a medical communications agency for leading scientifically focused projects with a range of creative and impactful deliverables. The full-time position is based at our global head office in Cheshire, UK. We will consider applicants looking for a home-based position.

Adelphi Communications is a leading global agency providing comprehensive and innovative medical communication solutions to the healthcare industry. Our ethos − TOGETHER WE CAN − speaks to the importance we place on the relationships we build with our valued clients, with other key experts in science and medicine, and within our own staff teams.

Our business efforts focus on five principal disciplines:

through which we channel our passion for simply and effectively commanding and communicating highly complex concepts across an impressive range of therapeutic areas. This gives us a compelling approach to developing creative and inspiring solutions to the complex strategic challenges facing
our clients.

We provide the right setting for professionals who want to make a difference, with a vibrant and sociable team environment, and a programme of targeted training, supplemented by an excellent benefits package. This includes a competitive base salary, generous pension and private health insurance, as well as a car allowance, company bonus and free gym membership.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the delivery of multiple projects or programmes of work in accordance with individual project briefs and overall account priorities
• Apply knowledge and understanding of the pharmaceutical industry to address client needs
• Build influential relationships through the application of strategic thinking
• Line management within the scientific services team

Key Competencies:

• Proven scientific project leadership in a medical communications agency environment
• Extensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, particularly medical affairs
• Wide-ranging therapeutic area knowledge
• Strong financial acumen
• High level of drive, motivation and initiative
• Proven experience in the development/mentoring/coaching of junior colleagues

CORE skills:

• Strong leader
• Client focus
• Effective team player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Close attention to detail
• Strategic thinking

Qualifications:

Degree (science, preferably life science); PhD or MSc (desirable)