Associate Director, Medical (Pharma Ad Agency Experience Required)
Core
Lead medical strategy and content development for pharma clients by translating complex clinical data and scientific literature into compelling narratives and educational materials for healthcare professionals.
Role type
Senior IC medical strategy & content lead (pharma agency)
Builds
Clinically relevant educational content, symposia decks, scientific narratives, messaging platforms, and engagement programs for healthcare professionals
Domain
Life sciences / Pharmaceutical marketing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced degree in medical sciences (PhD, MD, PharmD), medical writing, clinical data analysis, literature search, competitive landscape analysis, scientific storytelling, regulatory knowledge (FDA/AMA), team leadership, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Agency experience in medical education/communications, oncology expertise, experience with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), digital marketing familiarity
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Provide strategic input for clinically relevant content; develop independent scientific content; conduct literature searches and competitive analyses; partner with creative teams on data visualization; support medical/regulatory approval submissions; lead and manage department staff including hiring and performance reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership responsibilities
