Associate Medical Director
About The Position
At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities. Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem. Real Chemistry is seeking a talented and dynamic Associate Medical Director to join our growing Medical Affairs team. This role is an excellent opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge, high-impact medical content that elevate HCP education and transform patient outcomes. As an Associate Medical Director, you’ll leverage your expertise in medical writing and scientific storytelling to drive impactful deliverables across multiple therapy areas. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, and cultivate strong client relationships to ensure excellence in all aspects of our work. This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.
Requirements
- 4-5+ years of experience in healthcare communications within an agency, with a demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality deliverables.
- Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related discipline (PhD, MD, or PharmD) preferred.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive scientific narratives tailored to diverse audiences, including general physicians and specialists.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across diverse accounts, maintaining high-quality standards under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with digital content creation tools.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute compelling scientific content, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
- Analyze complex clinical and scientific data to generate clear, engaging, and accurate scientific narratives.
- Counsel and serve as an integral strategic partner to clients in the development of various medical strategies and in the design and analysis of related medical communication tactics and deliverables.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on projects and deliverables, building trust and maintaining open communication while providing strategic and tactical guidance.
- Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance with style guidelines and ethical standards.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to medical writers, fostering a culture of excellence and supporting professional growth within the team; collaborate across functions and teams to drive projects forward.
- Contribute to business growth by supporting the development of new business proposals and participating in client pitches.
- Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned; duties and responsibilities may relate to business development, departmental or agency-wide initiatives, and more.
Benefits
- Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future.
- Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.
- Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
