Freelance Senior Scientific Director - Promotional Med Ed

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote or Onsite (Stamford, CT)
• Employment Type: [Not Specified]
• Salary: [Not Specified]

This position involves the planning, development, and oversight of scientific content for assigned accounts across various therapeutic areas, and managing scientific contributions for large and/or multiple accounts.

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. Their clients rely on Lockwood to challenge assumptions and creatively navigate obstacles. From strategy through execution, Lockwood focuses on accuracy, transparency, and scientific value to create programs that are evidence-based, clinically relevant, and contribute to the development of client brands. Over a third of their staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and most work remotely. This flexible structure offers better work-life balance, attracting top talent and facilitating their best work, leading to greater responsiveness to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned accounts.
• Lead client interactions and brand strategy.
• Lead the scientific portion of brand planning and business development.
• Manage resource allocation.
• Partner with client services to develop Statements of Work (SOWs) and timelines.
• Identify areas for new and organic growth.

Requirements

• Education: An advanced degree in science is required.
• Experience:
  • 10 or more years of relevant job experience with promotional medical education content (e.g., advisory boards, speaker programs, slide decks).
  • Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data.
  • Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage projects within tight deadlines with limited direction.
  • Experience with established professional medical editorial processes (e.g., AMA style) and ethical guidelines is required.
  • Experience with psychiatry, specifically schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (BP), and/or major depressive disorder (MDD) is required.

Location Restrictions

This position can be performed remotely in all but the following locations: Colorado, New York City, San Francisco County, CA.