Senior Medical Illustrator, Science Lead (Staff)

About BioDigital, a division of Anatomage

BioDigital, a division of Anatomage, operates the largest cloud platform for interactive 3D visualization of human anatomy, conditions, and procedures. Our immersive technology is used globally by patients, educators, and healthcare professionals as an engaging way to understand health and medicine.

About the Role

BioDigital is seeking a Senior Medical Illustrator, Science Lead to drive the scientific vision and execution of both internal and client-facing projects. In this role, you’ll lead cross-functional teams—guiding 3D artists, collaborating with engineers and clients, and ensuring scientific accuracy across all deliverables.

You’ll translate complex medical concepts into compelling, interactive 3D experiences, balancing scientific rigor with clarity and creativity. This role requires deep expertise in anatomy and life sciences, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead projects from concept through delivery in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

Required

• 4+ years of experience collaborating with medical professionals and communicating

complex health concepts to diverse audiences

• MA/MS from an accredited medical illustration graduate program (or equivalent

experience)

• Client service mindset; proven ability to deliver client projects on time and within budget
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Self-starter with excellent judgment and the ability to work autonomously
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and visual communication techniques
• Demonstrated experience storyboarding for 3D animation
• Solid understanding of 3D modeling and animation principles
• Excitement for AI productivity tools and efficiency improvements

Nice to Have

• Experience working with pharmaceutical or medical device clients
• Experience with UI/UX and immersive technologies (VR/AR) storytelling
• Project management and team leadership experience

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop deep expertise in BioDigital’s platform and content library to scope projects and

propose effective creative solutions

• Partner with Sales to define project scope, timelines, and budgets aligned with client

goals

• Collaborate with client stakeholders (medical, business, and project teams) to define

requirements and learning objectives

• Lead project planning, including scope of work, timelines, and resource allocation
• Guide and manage day-to-day execution of projects, ensuring quality and efficiency
• Direct 3D artists through clear briefs, storyboards, and ongoing feedback
• Review and ensure scientific accuracy across all visual and written content
• Conduct research on anatomy, conditions, and medical procedures as needed
• Translate complex scientific concepts into intuitive, engaging visual narratives
• Create storyboards and supporting written content for interactive experiences
• Produce custom content using BioDigital’s production platform
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards
• Continuously improve workflows, production processes, and product features

Role Breakdown

1. Project Leadership & Management — 25–30%

● Scoping projects with Sales

● Creating timelines, budgets, and SOWs

• Managing client expectations and communication
• Overseeing multiple projects simultaneously

This role isn’t just hands-on—it’s heavily about keeping projects on track and aligned with client

goals.

2. Scientific Review & Research — 20–25%

• Researching anatomy, conditions, and procedures

● Reviewing 3D content for accuracy

● Providing detailed feedback to artists

This is core to the “Science Lead” aspect—ensuring everything is medically sound.

3. Creative Direction & Storyboarding — 15–20%

• Translating concepts into visual approaches

● Storyboarding interactive experiences

● Writing accompanying scripts/text

This is where science meets storytelling.

4. Team Collaboration & Art Direction — 15–20%

● Guiding 3D artists day-to-day

• Giving critiques and iterative feedback
• Aligning with engineers and product teams

You’re effectively the bridge between science and production.

5. Hands-on Content Production — 5–10%

• Creating or editing content in BioDigital’s platform

Less execution-heavy than a traditional artist role, but still involved when needed.

6. Process Improvement & Innovation — 5–10%

● Improving workflows and pipelines

• Exploring AI tools and efficiency gains
• Contributing to product and feature evolution