Scientific Director

Alphanumeric is Hiring a SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR (Medical Communications) - Remote (U.S.)
Full-Time | Remote | $155 - 175k | Therapeutic Area Focus: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology

Alphanumeric is seeking a Scientific Director (SD) to join our energetic and growing medical communications team. This is a fully remote opportunity supporting cutting-edge therapies and working alongside exceptional clients in the life sciences industry. You'll play a central role in both scientific content delivery and strategic account leadership.

As a Scientific Director, you will drive the development of high-quality, scientifically accurate, and engaging content for internal and external medical affairs initiatives-ranging from presentations and infographics to advisory board materials and messaging platforms. You'll lead a team of 1-3 medical writers across 1-3 accounts and serve as a strategic partner to clients while mentoring your team.

This role combines deep therapeutic expertise with creativity and leadership. We're looking for a scientist with a storyteller's mindset-someone who can translate complex science into compelling narratives. Candidates should hold a PhD, MD, PharmD, or related scientific degree and bring 5+ years of experience in medical communications, ideally within agency settings and focused in immunology, infectious diseases, or oncology.
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the scientific lead on assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy, quality, and strategy alignment across deliverables.
• Oversee and mentor a team of medical writers, providing training and supporting their professional development.
• Partner with client leads to deliver high-impact content and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in strategic planning, client health checks, and account growth initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to business development efforts including RFP responses, proposals, and pitch presentations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and medical standards, client style guides, and internal quality assurance processes.
• Actively contribute to internal process improvements and knowledge sharing across teams.

Job Requirements

Who You Are

• A collaborative team leader with excellent interpersonal and delegation skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• An exceptional communicator-both written and verbal-with the ability to distill complex science for diverse audiences.
• Creative, curious, and highly organized, with a deep understanding of the product lifecycle, compliance, and launch readiness.

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, MD or related scientific background (advanced degree required).
• 5+ years of medical communications experience, preferably in a full-service agency environment.
• Expertise in immunology, infectious diseases, or oncology strongly preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, and referencing software.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks, regulatory standards, and medical affairs content types.
• Knowledge of launch planning and experience supporting cross-functional life sciences teams.

Why Join Alphanumeric?

• Collaborate with global life sciences leaders on high-impact initiatives.
• Enjoy a fully remote, flexible work environment.
• Be part of an award-winning, mission-driven organization that values innovation, inclusion, and professional growth.

Ready to bring science to life through strategic storytelling? Apply now and help us shape the future of medical communications.