At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it!
At MJH Life Sciences, our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it!
The Associate Scientific Director plays a critical role in leading the development of high-quality, scientifically accurate content for our medical education, communications, and custom content initiatives. In this role, you’ll collaborate with internal teams, external clients, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) to create engaging scientific materials that align with client objectives and industry standards. You will also provide scientific oversight to ensure accuracy, balance, and compliance across deliverables.
This is more than writing and reviewing — it’s about shaping the scientific vision of projects, guiding content strategy, and maintaining the highest standards of medical and scientific integrity.
What You’ll Do
Lead scientific content development: Oversee the creation of medical and scientific content for print, digital, and live formats, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
Collaborate with experts: Partner with KOLs, advisory boards, and subject matter experts to develop credible, evidence-based materials.
Ensure compliance: Review content for scientific accuracy, fair balance, and adherence to client, regulatory, and industry guidelines.
Support client relationships: Participate in client meetings, present scientific strategies, and address scientific questions.
Guide editorial strategy: Work closely with project managers, medical writers, and designers to ensure cohesive, impactful deliverables.
Mentor team members: Provide scientific guidance and feedback to writers and junior staff.
Stay current: Monitor and analyze scientific literature, clinical trial data, and therapeutic area developments to inform content.
Participate in business development: Assist in developing proposals, capabilities presentations, and scientific strategy documents for new business opportunities.
What Sets You Apart
You combine deep scientific knowledge with the ability to communicate clearly to diverse audiences.
You’re adept at translating complex data into engaging, impactful content.
You have a strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in medical communications.
You’re skilled at managing multiple projects while maintaining high standards.
Why MJH Life Sciences
Contribute to a variety of impactful medical and scientific communications projects.
Work with leading experts in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences.
Join a collaborative environment where your expertise shapes the final product.
Qualifications
Education:
Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in a life science or medical discipline required
Experience:
3–5 years of experience in medical communications, scientific writing, or related field
Proven track record of developing and reviewing scientific content for various formats
Experience working with KOLs, advisory boards, and client teams
Skills:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and project management abilities
Ability to interpret and synthesize complex scientific data
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with reference management tools a plus
Knowledge of AMA style
Ability to review CPE projects and complete them on time
Ability to develop all types of projects with some direction
Compensation Range:
$100,000-$110,000 annually, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for this position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills, and professional experience.
Benefits Overview:
We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Hybrid work schedule
- Health insurance through Cigna (medical & dental)
- Vision coverage through VSP
- Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx
- FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
- Pet discount program with PetAssure
- Norton LifeLock identity theft protection
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through NYLGBS
- Fertility benefits through Progyny
- Commuter benefits
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life Insurance options
- Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub
MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed “At Will.” This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.