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PhD Jobs Related to:

Explaining Your Science

*This list is non-exhaustive, meant to be a starting point, and will be added to regularly. Jobs may overlap with other PhD skill categories.

Medical Science Liaison

A field-based medical affairs scientist who meets with clinicians and key opinion leaders to exchange scientific information, gather insights, and support internal teams with medically accurate interpretation of evidence.

Clinical Specialist

Supports clinicians in real-world use of devices or therapies by providing technical training, case support, and troubleshooting, translating between product design and clinical workflow.

Business Development Manager

Identifies and develops partnerships or customers by translating technical value into proposals and deal structures, coordinating internal teams, and negotiating terms to close revenue-driving agreements.

Scientific Sales Representative

Sells technically complex scientific products using consultative discovery, credible technical discussions, demos, and pipeline management to drive adoption and revenue.

Director/Manager of Communications

Leads communications strategy and creates high-stakes narratives for internal and external stakeholders, translating complex science into credible, brand-safe messaging across channels.

Scientific Marketing Manager

Translates technical evidence into product positioning, launches, and campaigns, creating scientifically rigorous content and enabling sales teams to communicate value credibly.

Medical Illustrator

Creates scientifically accurate visuals that explain biology, anatomy, and clinical concepts through illustrations, diagrams, storyboards, and multimedia assets, iterating with stakeholders for clarity and accuracy.

Science Writer

Writes accurate, audience-specific explanations of research for funders, clinicians, institutions, or the public, grounded in literature synthesis, source verification, and iterative editing.

Scientific Content Manager

Owns scientific content strategy and quality across channels, managing production workflows, coordinating reviewers, ensuring scientific rigor, and optimizing content based on performance signals.

Medical Communications Manager

Coordinates medical communications strategy and deliverables across publications and congresses, managing vendors, review and approval workflows, and rapid evidence responses.

Science Communicator

Creates public-facing science content through writing, multimedia, and events, balancing accuracy with accessibility and coordinating with technical teams and stakeholders.

Public Engagement Manager

Designs and runs programs that connect an organization's work with communities through events, partnerships, and educational programming, measuring impact and iterating programs over time.

Instructional Designer

Builds training and education experiences by conducting needs analysis, designing curricula, developing learning content and assessments, and improving materials based on learner data.

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