Associate Medical Director, Medical & Scientific Communications
Core
Scientific leader providing strategic direction and hands-on support for medical communications programs across client accounts and therapeutic areas.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Medical Director (Medical & Scientific Communications)
Builds
Medical communication strategies, client deliverables, and scientific programs (product launches, advisory boards, publications, medical education).
Domain
Life Sciences / Healthcare / Medical Communications
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic leadership, team mentorship, client advisory, project portfolio management, cross-functional partnership, operational risk management, business growth strategy, scientific quality assurance
Preferred skills
Strategic thinking, influencing without authority, talent development, matrixed environment navigation
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and scientific direction across client accounts; Lead, mentor, and develop Medical Directors and medical writers; Serve as a senior scientific advisor to clients; Maintain accountability for scientific quality and integrity of deliverables; Oversee complex initiatives including product launches and congress activities; Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution; Drive operational excellence and resource allocation; Contribute to business growth through strategic planning and new business opportunities; Represent the organization at external engagements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight