What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientific Director position at Publicis Groupe?
Company Description
About Razorfish Health
Razorfish Health is unique among the roster of the largest healthcare agencies. Here’s why:
At Razorfish Health, we were built on re-invention. We were one of the very first digital agencies more than two decades ago, and we have continued to reinvent our agency, our team, and we specialize in re-inventing brands, campaigns and categories every day.
We have the deepest team of credentialed medical scientists, an award winning creative team, and an in-house data analytics team which allows us to understand the insights driving physicians, payers, and patients and to create ideas that help transform our clients’ brands.
We have offices in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and London with over 300 colleagues, serving a broad base of clients including 4 of the top 10 pharma companies, as well as OTC, biotech and health systems and hospitals.
In a sea of same, we swim differently. Our people are unique. Our perspectives are unique. Find out why our employees are proud to say #IAmARazorfish.
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Job Description
Position Summary
The is responsible for managing the writing aspects of medical advertising and medical communications materials developed and produced by Razorfish Health, as well as for providing scientific and medical expertise for all projects. This includes original content development, faculty and client support and communications, and collaborating with other content developers. The incumbent is responsible for the quality, scientific and medical accuracy and integrity, and timeliness of assigned projects. To accomplish these tasks, the Scientific Director will interact in person and remotely with account team members, clients, and healthcare provider experts.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrates in-depth understanding of the pulmonary and respiratory therapeutic areas.
Participates in meetings and strategic discussions with clients
Participates in the execution of established deliverables required for various programs and projects, adhering to project parameters including deadlines, budget, and content specifications
Manages the development and completion of medical advertising and medical communications projects, including writing, editing, faculty approvals, and production; and is responsible for the quality, scientific and medical accuracy and integrity, and timeliness of assigned projects.
Defines, identifies and works with clients and faculty on the development of medical advertising and medical communications materials including: peer-to-peer programming content, advisory board content and other enduring materials.
Prepares a range of meeting summaries (e.g. executive summaries, top line summaries, highlights).
Assists client team and faculty with pre-program content development (e.g. abstracts, slides, etc.) with regard to issues of presentation content, length, content overlap with other presenters, and meeting program objectives.
Participates in new program concept development
Assures that written materials meet project objectives and contain appropriate scientific and medical messages, marketing messages and objectives when available.
Manages on-site slide review with client team, and other faculty presenters as applicable.
Initiates discussions with the account team regarding any potential barriers to successful project completion that may arise (deadline, hours, budget, etc.) and suggest solutions that address client and Razorfish Health needs.
Adheres to project parameters including deadlines, budget, and content limitations.
Tracks the work of researchers, copyeditors and freelance writers/editors throughout the development process to ensure on-time delivery.
Travels to and manages on-site editorial needs for live meetings.
Adheres to all Razorfish Health policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education:
MD, PharmD or PhD in Life Sciences is required.
Professional Skills/Experience:
Minimum of five years of clinical, writing, publishing and/or pharmaceutical experience.
Experience in medical advertising and/or communication, marketing/strategic planning, and the journal publication process is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret scientific and medical data.
Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage projects with limited direction and work within tight deadlines are required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
About Publicis Health
Publicis Health is the world’s premier health-oriented agency network. A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Health manages top-tier agencies specializing in promoting innovative solutions in advertising, digital, branding, message delivery, market access, and medical communications. Publicis Health’s mission is to be the indispensable force for health and wellness business transformation through the alchemy of creativity and technology—for good.
With more than 5,000 employees around the world, Publicis Health manages 18 agency brands through 40 offices located in seven countries. Publicis Health brands include Digitas Health, Discovery USA, Heartbeat, in-sync, Langland, Maxcess Managed Markets, Payer Sciences, PDI, PlowShare Group, Publicis Health Media, Publicis LifeBrands, Publicis Resolute, Publicis Touchpoint Solutions, Razorfish Health, Real Science, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness, Tardis Medical Consultancy, and Verilogue.
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Not all applicants will be contacted. Publicis Health is an equal opportunity employer. No vendor/agency solicitation please.
