VML Health is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Scientific Associate to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for medical education. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful healthcare communications and grow within a dynamic agency environment.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with scientific, account, and editorial teams to ensure scientific accuracy across all client projects and new business initiatives.
• Interpret and synthesize complex scientific information from medical journals and clinical study reports into clear and concise marketing messages.
• Develop scientifically sound content for a variety of medical education materials.
• Conduct comprehensive literature searches using PubMed and other relevant databases.
• Research and identify key opinion leaders in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Incorporate client and editorial feedback into scientific documents.
• Participate in scientific and client meetings, contributing to discussions and building relationships.
• Cultivate professional relationships with faculty and key opinion leaders.
• Manage projects effectively, adhering to internal processes and timelines.

Who You Are:

• A strong scientific thinker with a passion for clear and accurate communication.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive learner who is eager to expand their knowledge of the medical communications industry.
• A detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Someone who embodies VML's core values:
• Connect Meaningfully:Builds strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Inspire Creatively:Brings innovative ideas and solutions to scientific challenges.
• Include Purposefully:Values diverse perspectives and fosters a sense of belonging.
• Approach Positively:Maintains an optimistic and solution-oriented mindset.

What You'll Need:

• Advanced degree in biomedical sciences (MD, PhD, or equivalent).
• 0-1 year of experience in a medical communications agency preferred, but not required.
• Excellent scientific writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, PubMed, and internet search tools.

What we offer: 

• Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

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VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.