Associate Medical Director (RadScience)
About The Position
Real Chemistry is seeking an Associate Medical Director to join its growing medical communications team. The role leads the development of high-impact scientific content for medical education and patient outcomes across multiple therapeutic areas. The Associate Medical Director partners with cross-functional teams, develops client relationships, and provides strategic and tactical guidance to support scientifically accurate, compliant deliverables. The position may be based in a US office in New York City, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Carmel, Indiana, or Lambertville, New Jersey, or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. Real Chemistry’s workplace model may require employees within a one-hour commute of an office to attend in person two days per week, at an office or client site. Specific expectations are discussed during recruitment.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of healthcare communications experience within an agency, with a demonstrated record of developing high-quality deliverables.
- Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related discipline.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft clear, concise, persuasive scientific narratives for diverse audiences, including primary care physicians and specialists.
- Experience working with creative teams to translate scientific content into visual concepts and contribute to creative ideation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across diverse accounts while maintaining high-quality standards under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Familiarity with online proofing platforms such as Workfront Proof or Ziflow, and Veeva Vault.
- Proficiency with AI tools and resources to facilitate research and develop content efficiently and responsibly.
Nice To Haves
- PhD, MD, or PharmD.
Responsibilities
- Oversee content development and direct medical writers within assigned therapeutic areas and client accounts, providing leadership, mentorship, and support for professional growth.
- Review and revise medical content to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment with client strategies.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to translate complex scientific messages into clear, memorable stories and deliverables, including presentation decks, visual illustrations, scientific narratives or animation scripts, interactive media, and scientific congress engagements.
- Advise and partner with clients on medical strategies and the design and analysis of related medical communication tactics and deliverables.
- Serve as the primary medical point of contact for clients on projects and deliverables, building trust and providing strategic and tactical guidance.
- Ensure deliverables meet standards for scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance with client guidelines and industry regulations.
- Work with account and project leads to understand project scopes and status and support accurate budgeting, timely resourcing, and effective communication across cross-functional teams.
- Support business growth by developing new business proposals and participating in client pitches.
- Perform other reasonably assigned duties related to business development and departmental or agency-wide initiatives.
Benefits
- Generous holiday and paid time off.
- Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Support in saving for the future.
- Mental wellness coaching and support.
- Access to more than 13,000 online classes through LinkedIn Learning.
- Free snacks at offices in key markets.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
