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