SCIENTIFIC CONTENT SPECIALIST

The Scientific Content Specialist is responsible for the development of scientific and medical content and is further responsible for the content-related execution of educational meetings and projects. The Scientific Content Specialist is expected to interact closely with Account Services and other team members to produce timely and accurate deliverables in line with the strategy of the client. The Scientific Content Specialist learns from and cooperates with the other members of the Content team and reports to the Scientific Director of the Scientific Content Team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Supporting and leading the development and execution of assigned projects, live and virtual meetings, and gaining familiarity of all projects across Aptitude Health’s lines of business
• Interacting with clients to discuss goals, format, and content of educational programs, to include
• Developing content (agendas, discussion guides, speaker briefs) in collaboration with the client
• Developing scientific/clinical slides in collaboration with faculty and client in a timely manner with appropriate referencing
• Providing post program meeting reports and/or executive summaries
• Developing enduring materials such as abstract books, brochures, meeting programs
• Collaborating with Account Services, BD, and other internal partners to assure timely implementation of meetings, programs, and projects
• Daily duties concerning content/clinical management as directed by management
• Adhering to internal operational procedures, and the multilevel quality-control content-review process
• Familiarity with and goal to support relationship management of external stakeholders: client, and faculty experts
• Attending and managing live scientific clinical meetings as required

 

The above job description in no way states or implies these duties are the only duties performed by this employee. The incumbent is expected to perform other related duties necessary for the effective operation of the department and company.

 

The Company reserves the right to change or alter any of the above duties and responsibilities according to the operational needs of the department and Company.

 

Education, Experience, and Skills

 

• An advanced degree (PhD, MS, MD, PharmD, PA-C, NP, RN considered with applicable experience) with a background in oncology/hematology or scientific background in another medical/pharmaceutical/ biological field

• Relevant experience: 0–3 years
• Ability to translate scientific information into effective verbal and visual practical communication

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal in English)
• Results oriented, accurate, and analytical
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated and able to work largely independently, and as part of a team
• International cross-cultural openness

 

 

Key Competencies

 

• Scientific/medical communication and education
• Accurate and detail oriented

• Critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Team player and collaborative
• PowerPoint skills

 

 

Conditions of Employment:

Verification of employment history, professional references, and education or training.

 

 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment
• Travel may be required based on business needs (domestically and internationally) and attend virtual programs outside of working hours as needed.

 

Aptitude Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.