Medscape · 23 hours ago
Sr. Scientific Resource Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expMedscape is a prominent player in medical communications, seeking a Senior Staffing Manager to oversee staffing strategies and resource allocation for their Medical Affairs Scientific Services. This role is crucial for ensuring timely delivery of high-quality scientific content while managing relationships with freelance and contract agencies.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Staffing & Resource Management
Oversee staffing and allocation of work for MSDs, medical writers, editors, and creative staff, ensuring deliverables are staffed as they are sold
Manage the team-based staffing model to maximize efficiency, time-zone coverage, and responsiveness to client needs
Monitor capacity, utilization, and performance metrics to proactively identify staffing gaps or over-allocation risks
Coordinate internal and freelance resources to balance workload and meet deadlines for a growing volume of deliverables
Partner with the Executive Director, Scientific Services and Medical Affairs Leadership to forecast staffing needs based on portfolio growth and program backlog
Freelancer & Agency Management
Own the acquisition, onboarding, and management of freelance medical writers, medical editors, and scientific content specialists
Maintain strong relationships with freelance and contract agencies, ensuring a reliable bench of qualified talent
Manage outsourced content development relationships with agencies or boutique vendors, negotiate contracts, ensure compliance, and monitor performance
Continuously refresh the roster of freelance and agency partners to align with evolving business and therapeutic area needs
Quality & Operational Excellence
Ensure quality and timeliness of all deliverables through effective staffing and collaboration with Medical Editors, Medical Scientific Directors, Creative Director, and Executive Director
Identify and implement process improvements in staffing, onboarding, and resource utilization
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Project Management, Creative Services, Account Management, and Content Team to ensure staffing aligns with timelines, scope, and client requirements
Provide leadership with insights into staffing, resource constraints, and utilization trends
Communicate clear staffing recommendations, risks, and trade-offs to the Executive Director and Senior Leadership
Leadership & Influence
Mentor and guide junior staffing or operations staff (if applicable)
Serve as a subject matter expert on staffing strategy, freelance and agency management, and resource optimization
Qualification
Required
5–7+ years of experience in staffing/resource management, talent acquisition, operations, or project management—preferably in medical communications
Experience managing freelance or contract talent pools
Experience managing relationships with agencies or outsourced content development partners
Strong understanding of content development workflows, deliverables, timelines, and quality expectations
Ability to manage multiple resource requirements and prioritize high-volume workloads (e.g., 200+ deliverables)
Exceptional communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
Familiarity with capacity planning tools, staffing systems, or project management platforms
Preferred
Experience with matrix staffing models and team structures
Familiarity with the biopharma and medical communications landscapes
Benefits
Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)
Company
Medscape
Medscape provides integrated medical information and educational tools online for primary care physicians and health care professionals. It is a sub-organization of WebMD.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21M2001-12-27Acquired
1999-09-27IPO
1999-03-18Series Unknown· $21M
Leadership Team
Christina Hoffman
SVP/ Chief Strategic Officer
Amenah Jaffery
Director, Strategic Partnerships
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