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This role will involve providing scientific leadership on a fast-growing global publications account focused on cutting-edge developments in oncology.\nThe role\nOur core expertise is in developing accurate and engaging scientific content delivered through a variety of communication channels for maximum reach and impact. Our teams have established an excellent reputation with our clients for the high quality of work that we provide.\nAs a result of this success, Amiculum is looking for a scientific editorial lead with a passion for publications who can combine scientific leadership and strategic thinking with strong client relationships, team leadership, and forward planning to support the continued growth of the account.\nKey responsibilities\nProviding scientific leadership of a fast-paced and growing global oncology publications account, taking responsibility for the development, delivery, and scientific quality of materials through effective delegation, briefing, and review\nProactively challenging briefs and providing scientific and strategic input to shape complex publications deliverables, including abstracts, posters, and manuscripts\nChampioning high scientific standards across the account and reviewing the work of other writers to ensure scientific accuracy, clear story flow, and alignment with client and brand objectives\nLeading and inspiring the scientific team through clear direction, day-to-day guidance, and timely, constructive feedback\nActing as the primary scientific point of contact for clients, building trusted senior-level relationships and providing strategic recommendations grounded in a deep understanding of client objectives, brand strategy, and the oncology landscape\nWorking in close partnership with the commercial account lead to support account performance, financial goals, resourcing, and forward planning\nOverseeing effective use of resource, anticipating capacity needs and helping to ensure high-quality delivery on time and within budget\nBuilding collaborative partnerships across Amiculum, bringing together relevant expertise and sharing best practices and learnings across teams\nWhat you’ll need\nA strong academic background in life sciences\nExtensive medical communications experience, including significant experience leading publications accounts within a healthcare communications agency\nProven scientific leadership, with the ability to challenge briefs, shape strategic scientific stories, review complex content, and maintain consistently high standards\nThe confidence and credibility to act as a senior scientific partner for clients and medical experts, providing clear, evidence-based recommendations\nExperience leading, mentoring, and developing scientific teams through effective delegation, briefing, review, and constructive feedback\nStrong strategic and commercial awareness, including an understanding of scope, budgets, recoverability, and resource planning\nExcellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships across scientific, commercial, and specialist teams\nThe ability to anticipate challenges, prioritize effectively, and keep complex programs moving forward while maintaining high standards\nWhy Amiculum?\nWe’re proud to be a flexible and inclusive employer that provides a supportive working environment. We value creativity and encourage colleagues to put forward ideas that further the success of our business.\nIn return, we offer:\nRemote and hybrid working options as standard\nContinual learning and professional development opportunities\nTwo annual bonus schemes\n25 days’ vacation allowance (plus 9 public holidays)\nHealth and life insurance\nWhat’s next?\nTo apply for this role, you must be based in the USA and have the right to work there. Owing to the requirements of the business, we are only able to hire candidates based in the following states:\nIllinois\nIndiana\nMaine\nMassachusetts\nMichigan\nNew Jersey\nNew York\nNorth Carolina\nPennsylvania\nTexas\nWe ask that all applicants supply a résumé and cover letter in support of their application, detailing their experience and interest in working at Amiculum.\nWe are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment and selection process to accommodate all applicants. If you require any adjustments or have specific needs, please contact Becka or Steven from our Careers team, who will be more than happy to help.\nAmiculum is an independent agency that delivers communications and consultancy services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and health technology companies across the world. 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