Account Director, Scientific Communications

As Account Director, Scientific Communications, you will provide counsel to internal teams and clients on using scientific information/clinical data to define communications strategies and craft accurate and creative stories that resonate with key audiences, including media, healthcare professionals (HCPs), and consumers. You will take the lead in creating content tailored to each of these audiences, including press releases, social content, web site copy, and sponsored articles; medical affairs scientific platforms, slide kits, peer reviewed articles, and booth content for medical congresses.Other key responsibilities include performing research and educating internal teams on the scientific landscape and differentiation of drugs, devices, and health services for existing clients and new business development; providing counsel on navigating issues related to data; and working directly with scientists and other client personnel to develop and articulate science and data-related key messages/stories.

Required Skills/Attributes

• Ability to summarize and translate technical information/data accurately and creatively for multiple audiences
• Strong writer with an interest in creative solutions
• Outstanding communications skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Fast learner
• Proficiency in sculpting and telling a cohesive story
• Focused on problem solving
• An ability to multitask and an interest in tackling a variety of projects concurrently
• Strong sense of ownership and pride in work
• Curiosity and interest in wide range of scientific and health specialties
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong collaborator; flexible/adaptable; always willing to pitch in with teammates to get the job done
• Strong presenter; projects confidence and authority when communicating ideas to colleagues and clients
• Fluency and interest in evolving digital and social media
• Ability to work independently and proactively

Credentials/experience

• MSc or PhD in life sciences, PharmD, or equivalent
• 6-8 years of experience working for a PR/integrated comms company, or in-house in the communications department of a university, research institute, scientific publication, or pharma/biotech company
• Demonstrated experience with social content creation for research organizations

The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (with employer match)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Juice Money - $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
• MyDays - Flexible holiday schedules
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Employee Family Leave
• Family Building Benefit

Chicago Salary range: $115,000 - $140,000

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.