Director- Global Medical Scientific & Communication (skinbetter science)

$128,000 - $175,000/Yr

L'Oréal - New York, NY

Full-time - Director

New York, NY

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Director of Global Medical Scientific & Communication at skinbetter science is a pivotal role responsible for establishing and enhancing the medical authority of the brand across new markets, with a strong emphasis on dermatological insights. This position involves developing a comprehensive clinical and proof of efficacy roadmap in collaboration with the VP of Clinicals, Medical & Scientific Affairs, Research & Innovation (R&I), and local markets. The Director will be tasked with building scientific communication strategies that highlight the scientific superiority of skinbetter science products and drive visible innovation for the brand's global rollout. In this role, the Director will leverage dermatological aesthetic insights to build medical authority in new markets. This includes creating a board of worldwide Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) for consultation and co-construction, which will aid in the adaptation of clinical studies and the valorization of scientific findings. The Director will also be responsible for collecting relevant local dermatological and aesthetic insights to fuel innovation, particularly with a strong focus on the Chinese market. The position requires active participation in KOL advisory boards and local market events to support and represent the skinbetter science brand. The Director will manage the scientific adaptation of clinical plans for international brand expansion, transforming insights into concrete strategic plans that include clinical studies and publications. This role also involves identifying new claims and medical insights supported by superior proofs of efficacy, managing logistics for clinical studies, and developing scientific communications and content that effectively convey the generated science and proof of efficacy. Additionally, the Director will provide guidance to markets on implementing scientific communication strategies and partner with the DMI Marketing team to support the brand's advancement into new realms of scientific innovation and consumer claims.

Responsibilities

• Build medical authority for new markets, leveraging derm aesthetic insights.
• Build a board of worldwide KOLs for consultation and co-construction to create and validate clinical study adaptations.
• Collect relevant local derm & aesthetic insights to fuel innovation with a strong focus on China.
• Support and represent the Skinbetter Science brand in KOL advisory boards and local market events.
• Build and manage the scientific adaptation of clinical plans for international brand expansion.
• Transform insights into a strategic plan for visible innovation, clinical studies, and publications.
• Identify new claims and medical insights supported by superior proofs of efficacy.
• Manage logistics of all clinical, cohort, and observational studies liaising with related KOLs, CROs, R&I, and Evaluation Teams.
• Support and validate local studies if market customization needs arise.
• Develop related scientific communications and content.
• Transform generated science and proof of efficacy into medical visual aids and digital medical content.
• Provide guidance to markets on developing and implementing a scientific communication strategy.
• Partner with DMI Marketing to provide scientific support for brand advancement.

Requirements

• Advanced Clinical/Science degree or professional credentials required (MD, PhD, PharmD, or scientific background/experience with preference for skin/dermatology background).
• Minimum of 3 years post-professional degree practice or relevant transferable experience (clinical practice, clinical or scientific training, academic research, and regulatory/scientific).
• Minimum 3 years experience in a Medical organization with preference for dermatology.
• Experience in Medical/Cosmetic Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Cellular Biology, and/or Facial Aesthetic disciplines strongly desired.
• Ability to develop and build strong collaboration in cross-functional and cross-cultural environments.
• Proven ability to develop relationships with physicians and other Healthcare Professionals.
• Business mindset with market & customer centric approach.
• Ability to think creatively and conceptually.
• Ability to develop and execute key strategies.
• Strong analytical skills, presentation skills, and problem resolution skills.
• Experience performing research and/or analyzing clinical research data.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $128k-$175k + bonus
• Diverse work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth