Associate Director, Medical

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Offer strategic insights for the creation of clinically relevant educational materials and the effective utilization of clinical data.

• Independently produce scientific content, along with analysis and interpretation of clinical data.

• Perform literature searches while monitoring and analyzing the competitive landscape.

• Cultivate client relationships and actively participate in client meetings.

• Collaborate with internal teams to develop symposia presentations, scientific narratives, messaging platforms, and engagement initiatives for healthcare professionals.

• Work alongside copy, art, and digital teams on interactive programs that leverage scientific storytelling and data visualization.

• Convey Intouch’s perspective and recommendations to clients.

• Provide education to team members regarding disease states, clinical trials, treatments, and competitive analysis.

• Assist with client medical and regulatory approval submissions, incorporating any feedback received.

• Manage the department and supervise departmental staff.

• Interview, select, and oversee staff; communicate company policies and procedures effectively.

• Establish job objectives, work methods, and performance standards; evaluate employee performance regularly.

• Approve and communicate personnel actions including salary adjustments, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

• Show a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree (PhD, MD, or PharmD) in a medical sciences-related field is required.

• Preferably, two or more years of agency experience in medical education, medical communications, and/or healthcare professional marketing.

• A minimum of two years of medical writing experience is required.

• Strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to compellingly narrate scientific stories.

• Proficiency in extracting pertinent information from clinical sources and crafting medically accurate copy.

• Exceptional verbal, written, and organizational capabilities.

• Confidence in client-facing situations.

• Experience managing complex projects that involve both internal and external teams, including key opinion leaders.

• Familiarity with FDA marketing regulations, AMA editorial style, and digital practices.

• Experience in oncology is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

• Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process for qualified applicants with disabilities.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.