[Remote] Senior Scientific Director, Team Lead - Publications at The Lockwood Group, LLC

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical DeviceIndustries

Requirements

An advanced degree in science
10 or more years of experience supporting medical publications, including manuscripts, posters, abstracts, MSL trainings, podium presentations, scientific platforms, and publication extenders
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
Experience with established professional medical editorial processes (e.g., AMA style)
Ethical guideline working knowledge (e.g., ICMJE, GPP2022)
Experience in respiratory and pulmonary therapy areas
Experience utilizing EndNote (strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

Planning, development, and oversight of scientific content for an assigned account or accounts across various therapeutic areas
Managing most aspects of the scientific contributions across a large and/or multiple accounts
Leading assigned accounts
Leading client interactions and brand strategy
Leading the scientific portion of brand planning and business development
Managing resource allocation
Partnering with client services to develop SOWs and timelines
Identifying areas for new and organic growth

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

medical publicationsmanuscriptspostersabstractsMSL trainingspodium presentationsscientific platformsbrand strategyclient interactionsmedical communications

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote-friendly?

Yes, this position can be based remotely (working from home) or at the headquarters in Stamford, CT, but it cannot be performed remotely in Colorado, New York City, or San Francisco County, CA.

What education is required for this role?

An advanced degree in science is required.

What professional experience is needed for this position?

Candidates must have 10 or more years of experience supporting medical publications, including manuscripts, posters, abstracts, MSL trainings, podium presentations, scientific platforms, and publication extenders, plus experience in respiratory and pulmonary therapy areas.

What is the company culture like at Lockwood?

Lockwood offers a flexible structure with most staff working from where they live, providing better work-life balance to attract top talent, over a third of staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and they emphasize accuracy, transparency, and scientific value.

What skills make a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates will demonstrate organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, the ability to analyze and interpret scientific data, multitask, work independently, manage projects within tight deadlines, and have experience with AMA style, ICMJE, GPP2022, and EndNote.

The Lockwood Group, LLC

Healthcare consulting for drug development support

About The Lockwood Group, LLC

The Lockwood Group provides consulting services specifically for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, focusing on clients in the later stages of drug development, particularly after Phase 2 clinical trials. The company assists pharmaceutical and biotech firms by creating strategic publication plans that communicate scientific data and research findings accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards. They also support clients during the prelaunch phase of their products by identifying market needs and collaborating through the launch process to ensure success. A unique aspect of The Lockwood Group is its medical animation affiliate, Random42, which produces engaging and scientifically accurate visual content to help convey complex information. Their business model is based on service fees for consulting and project work, with a commitment to delivering high-quality communications and strategic support to help clients thrive in the competitive healthcare landscape.

Stamford, ConnecticutHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, HealthcareIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging firms using AI-driven content creation threaten market share.

Pharmaceutical companies developing in-house teams may reduce demand for external services.

Tightening EU regulatory standards could increase compliance costs.

Differentiation

Specializes in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, focusing on advanced drug development stages.

Offers strategic publication plans tailored to specific audiences and regulatory standards.

Provides commercial support during prelaunch, launch, and post-launch phases.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital health solutions boosts growth in medical communications.

Rise of personalized medicine creates opportunities for specialized communication strategies.

Integration of AI enhances publication strategies and data analysis capabilities.

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