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Scientific Director, Medical Communications

0-2 years
$95,100 – $237,700
10 Oct. 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Position: Scientific Director, Medical Communications

Company: eNova (an IQVIA business)
Location: New Providence, New Jersey (Home-based)
Job ID: R1505591
Employment Type: Full-time

Additional Available Locations:

  • Boston, Massachusetts

  • Chicago, Illinois

  • New York, New York

  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Raleigh, North Carolina

  • New Jersey


Overview

eNova, an IQVIA business, is a next-generation medical communications agency dedicated to transforming medical communications by connecting healthcare professionals (HCPs) and stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem with content that advances science and medicine.

The Scientific Director plays a key role in planning, developing, and overseeing scientific content across assigned client portfolios. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in rare diseases, nephrology, rheumatology, and other inflammatory disorders.


Primary Responsibilities

Scientific and Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and oversee scientific communications projects aligned with medical strategy and client objectives.

  • Serve as medical lead and trusted scientific resource for assigned accounts and projects.

  • Demonstrate deep expertise in therapeutic areas and contribute to medical strategy formulation.

  • Participate in strategic planning for assigned accounts and ensure scientific accuracy across deliverables.

Content Development and Review

  • Lead content development—serve as primary writer and mentor for junior medical writers.

  • Prepare and oversee materials such as advisory board decks, speaker programs, training content, and digital/print assets.

  • Participate in Medical, Legal, Regulatory (MLR) review meetings and integrate required changes effectively.

  • Manage faculty calls and ensure thorough understanding of product data and therapeutic context.

  • Prepare annotated documents and support smooth handoff to the submissions team.

Client and Team Collaboration

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, KOLs, and internal teams.

  • Collaborate with account management to ensure efficient project execution and timely delivery.

  • Contribute to business growth by assisting in proposal preparation and background research.


Qualifications

Requirement

Details

Education

Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, or PhD) required

Experience

Minimum 5 years in promotional medical education (advisory boards, speaker programs, slide decks, etc.)

Skills

Excellent written/oral communication, organization, and project management

Technical Proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Veeva submission process a plus

Attributes

Proactive, independent, detail-oriented, capable of handling high work volume

Travel

Occasional travel may be required

Residency Requirement

Must reside within the country where the position is posted


Compensation

Annual Base Pay Range: $95,100 – $237,700
Actual base pay depends on qualifications, experience, location, and schedule.
Additional compensation may include:

  • Incentive plans or bonuses

  • Health and welfare benefits


About IQVIA

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence. The company accelerates the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to improve patient outcomes and population health.
Learn more: https://jobs.iqvia.com

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected category.
https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe


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