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Associate Medical Director, Medical & Scientific Communications

New Providence, New Jersey, United States of AmericaRemoteFull-time$109k–$305k2026-10-05 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

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