Medical Director (Publications)

Real Chemistry•New York, NY

12d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

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 Medical Director, Publications, to join our growing Medical Affairs team. This role is an excellent opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge, high-impact medical publications that elevate HCP education and transform patient outcomes. As a Medical Director, Publications, 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

Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in scientific communications.
You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and can adapt to shifting priorities with resilience and resourcefulness.
You are a strategic thinker with a passion for diving deep into data and distilling actionable insights.
Experience working with external authors, key opinion leaders (KOLs), steering committees, and internal stakeholders (e.g., regulatory, medical affairs, commercial teams) is required.
You are a natural leader and team player, with a positive, solutions-focused approach to challenges.
6+ years of experience in medical publications within an agency, with a demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality publications.
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.
Demonstrated experience leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools and platforms to enhance the efficiency, quality, and innovation of scientific publication development, including but not limited to AI-assisted literature review, data analysis, content generation, and workflow optimization.
Commitment to responsible and ethical use of AI in accordance with industry standards and company policies.
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 comprehensive publication plans, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
Lead the writing and editing of high-quality manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals, craft compelling abstracts and presentations for major medical congresses, highlighting key data and strategic messaging. Knowledge of systematic reviews, digital/online publications, plain language summaries, infographics, or podcasts is an asset.
Analyze complex clinical and scientific data to generate clear, engaging, and scientifically accurate narratives for publication and presentation.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on publication projects, 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 (ICMJE, GPP, PhRMA etc.).
Ability to measure and report on publication impact using relevant metrics.
Provide leadership and mentorship to medical writers, fostering a culture of excellence and supporting professional growth within the team.
Contribute to business growth by supporting the development of new business proposals and participating in client pitches.
This role offers the opportunity to actively support and contribute to initiatives within Medical Affairs, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and strategic impact.

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.

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