Associate Director, Medical Strategy

Fifth Element • New York, NY

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About The Position

You own the science behind the work. You ensure medical accuracy and strategic integrity across promotional content, even when the volume is high and the work is complex. You’re trusted to independently interpret the literature, apply evidence to strategy, and keep everything scientifically tight under pressure. You’re not just reviewing work—you’re shaping it.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent experience preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in medical strategy, medical communications, or pharma advertising
• Strong mastery of interpreting and applying clinical data to promotional strategy
• Deep understanding of MLR processes and regulatory expectations
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Trusted partner to creative, account, and client teams
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to stay accurate, calm, and decisive under pressure
• Experience guiding or mentoring junior team members

Responsibilities

• Ensure medical accuracy and strategic alignment across all promotional content
• Manage a higher volume of deliverables across complex, fast-moving accounts
• Interpret clinical literature independently and translate it into clear strategic direction
• Apply scientific evidence to shape messaging, narratives, and promotional strategy
• Oversee medical review readiness and support MLR submission strategy and alignment
• Partner closely with creative, account, and strategy teams to keep work scientifically sound and strategically consistent
• Contribute to and help shape medical points of view (POVs) across brands and therapy areas
• Support and lead portions of brand planning from a medical strategy perspective
• Maintain scientific integrity under pressure and tight timelines
• Elevate the quality, accuracy, and cohesion of junior team outputs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level