Vice President, Medical Director
Core
Senior medical and scientific leader ensuring accuracy, relevance, and strategic strength of work for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients.
Role type
Senior IC medical director (strategy & leadership)
Builds
Medical strategy, disease-state narratives, scientific platforms, messaging frameworks, and healthcare professional communications
Domain
Healthcare advertising / Pharmaceutical marketing
Required skills
Advanced degree (MD/DO/PharmD/DDS/PhD), Medical leadership, Strategic medical counsel, Medical-legal-regulatory review, Clinical data interpretation, Medical strategy development, Team mentorship, Scientific accuracy oversight, Client advisory, Cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
Experience in healthcare advertising agency, Knowledge of U.S. pharmaceutical marketing principles, Ability to translate complex science into communications, Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Provide senior medical and scientific leadership across assigned brands and therapeutic areas; Serve as trusted medical advisor to clients; Partner with strategy, creative, and account teams to connect scientific evidence with brand objectives; Guide development of medical strategy and messaging frameworks; Ensure scientific accuracy and medical integrity of work; Direct and mentor medical team members; Contribute to new business pitches and organic growth; Lead or support advisory boards and expert engagements; Maintain current knowledge of medical literature and clinical guidelines.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
