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Medical Strategy Director- MedComms

Fifth Element
New York, USA
Full-time
Director · 7+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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Responsibilities

  • Own medical strategy across medical communications accounts and therapy areas
  • Lead development of scientific narratives across disease education, MOA, data dissemination, and HCP/patient education
  • Translate complex clinical data into clear, structured communication strategies
  • Partner with creative, account, and scientific teams to shape work from the ground up
  • Serve as a senior scientific partner to clients—trusted, steady, and highly credible
  • Drive consistency and excellence across multi-brand and multi-audience programs
  • Guide content strategy across omnichannel medical communications initiatives
  • Ensure scientific integrity across all deliverables, including review through MLR and compliance processes
  • Mentor Associate Directors and Strategists, elevating scientific thinking across the team
  • Identify gaps in the science story and proactively shape solutions

Requirements

  • Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent experience preferred)
  • 7+ years in medical communications, medical strategy, or pharma advertising
  • Deep experience developing scientific narratives and communication platforms
  • Strong understanding of clinical data, publication planning, and regulatory frameworks
  • Proven ability to translate complex science into clear, audience-ready messaging
  • Experience leading multi-brand or large-scale med comms accounts
  • Confident client presence with strong relationship-building skills
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior and mid-level talent
  • Strong strategic judgment with a high standard for scientific accuracy and clarity
  • Pay Range- $145,000- $160,000

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent experience preferred)

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