Medical Illustrator, Science Lead (Contractor)

DescriptionAbout BioDigital, a division of AnatomageBioDigital, 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 RoleWe are seeking a Medical Illustrator / Science Lead contractor with a strong background in medical illustration and hands-on experience in immersive media production to lead the scientific direction of a portfolio of active healthcare education projects. In this role, you will own projects from early scoping through final delivery, guiding cross-functional teams while ensuring scientific accuracy, clinical relevance, and production feasibility. You’ll work across a range of experiences—including procedural training, mixed reality simulations, multi-user environments, and web-based anatomy education—supporting clients such as medical device companies, surgical training programs, and pharmaceutical brands. This is a part-time contract role with an expected commitment of approximately 80 hours per month, depending on project load. You’ll inherit a well-documented portfolio of active work with a structured knowledge transfer, allowing you to step right in and produce.QualificationsRequiredBackground in medical illustration, biomedical visualization, or a related field with strong anatomy or clinical expertiseExperience leading science or content direction for immersive media (XR/VR/AR) and QA’ing deliverablesStrong understanding of 3D production pipelines and technical constraintsProven ability to translate client feedback into clear, actionable production guidanceExperience creating storyboards, production guides, or similar pre-production documentationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHigh attention to detail and organizational skillsProficiency in Adobe Photoshop and visual communication skillsAccess to a Meta Quest 3 device for QANice to HaveExperience with medical device or procedural training contentFamiliarity with project management tools such as Asana or NotionEngagement DetailsContract freelance position, invoiced monthlyApproximately 10–20 hours per week, with up to 80 hrs per monthFully remote, with overlap expected during US Eastern or Central business hoursInitial engagement tied to current project portfolio, with potential for ongoing workRequirementsKey ResponsibilitiesProject Management & Science DirectionLead scientific planning and direction across multiple concurrent projectsDefine anatomy scope, interaction logic, and asset requirementsOwn and develop production guides (PGs) as the scientific foundation for each projectBalance scientific accuracy, clinical relevance, and technical feasibilityScientific Review & Quality AssuranceConduct ongoing scientific QA throughout productionValidate anatomy accuracy, interaction logic, clinical relevance, and edge casesProvide structured, actionable feedback to 3D and production teamsEnsure feedback is specific enough for execution without additional clarificationEscalate discrepancies between client expectations and scientific realities earlyImmersive DirectionTranslate complex clinical concepts into clear, production-ready direction for a team of3D artists and engineers to executeDevelop storyboards, science briefs, and supporting documentationGuide teams with clear pre-production materialsEnsure consistency and clarity across scientific and visual outputsCross-Functional CollaborationAct as the bridge between clients, account teams, and productionTranslate client and SME feedback into clear internal directionCollaborate across disciplines to drive efficient workflowsSupport high-quality outcomes across all deliverablesManage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail