Medical Director II

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

📋 Description

• Act as the scientific services client lead for designated promotional accounts

• Evaluate promotional materials from a medical perspective and offer insights on promotional strategies

• Provide subject matter expertise while creating slide decks, flashcards/brochures, video scripts, and various other content

• Exhibit therapeutic-area and landscape knowledge for internal teams and clients

• Support clients' strategic initiatives, new products, technologies, and daily operations

• Develop and/or review medical communications projects across various clients and therapeutic areas

• Offer onsite assistance at key client meetings, congresses, or other events

• Ensure that deliverables are scientifically sound, align with client strategies, and adhere to ethical and regulatory standards

• Comprehend competitive landscapes and key healthcare provider stakeholders

• Aid in formulating strategic direction and planning for assigned accounts

• Collaborate with senior scientific staff and participate in internal and external meetings

• Provide scientific support to clients

• Oversee projects and content development for junior scientific staff

• Potentially supervise direct reports

• Assist in new business initiatives as directed

• Travel as necessary

⛳️ Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including presentation capabilities

• Ability to comprehend complex scientific and medical literature

• Competence in helping to develop comprehensive client strategies

• Experience in direct client and healthcare professional interactions

• Proficiency in creating clear, concise, and consistent content

• Capability to engage with a diverse range of audiences and simplify complex concepts

• Background in developing medical communications materials

• Ability to collaborate effectively within internal and external teams

• Experience working directly with clients, leading discussions, and identifying solutions to business challenges

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook)

• Master of Science, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent qualification

• At least 5 years of medical writing experience, ideally in a healthcare marketing or communications agency

• Internship, preceptorship, or equivalent experience

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities and safeguards against discrimination and harassment

• Option for home-based (remote) work or choice of NYC Office location