Scientific Director - Medical Communications
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£74,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1139 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £74,700, and AVALERE HEALTH GLOBAL LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2161 (Research and development (r&d) managers, Scientific expertise and medical writing could be R&D management) or SOC 2119 (Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified., Scientific adviser role if primarily hands-on scientific work). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.
Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.
Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.
Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.
We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.
We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.
About the role
What You'll Do
- Work closely with teams, leading the scientific development of projects
- Lead the development of scientifically complex materials as appropriate, proactively driving projects through to completion
- Combine in-depth scientific understanding of the product/therapy area with strong commercial awareness to inform all deliverables and communication planning recommendations
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, ensuring the highest level of service
- Participate in business development activities, such as pitching and proposals
- Provide leadership to ensure that teams are exceeding performance standards and developing professionally
- Ideally 5-10 years'+ experience in a medical communications agency environment, including medical writing experience and editorial management experience
- Experience working in Oncology is strongly preferred
- Bachelors degree in the life sciences; PharmD or PhD highly preferred
- Proficiency in the use of MS office, PowerPoint and Excel
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with AVALERE HEALTH GLOBAL LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 1139 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~128k in sampleSimilar sponsored roles
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. AVALERE HEALTH GLOBAL LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1139 going rate of £74,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.