Medical Director

Real Chemistry

4d•$130,000 - $140,000•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 to join our growing medical communications team. This role is an excellent opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge, high-impact scientific content that elevates medical education and advances patient outcomes. As a Medical Director, you’ll leverage your expertise in medical strategy and scientific storytelling to drive impactful deliverables across multiple therapeutic 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—New York City, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Carmel (IN), or Lambertville (NJ)—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in healthcare communications within an agency, with a demonstrated track record of developing 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 primary care physicians and specialists
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across diverse accounts, maintaining high-quality standards under pressure
Demonstrated track record of leading and developing highly effective teams of medical writers
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat as well as familiarity with online proofing platforms (eg, Workfront Proof, Ziflow) and Veeva Vault
Proficiency with AI tools and resources to facilitate research and develop content in an efficient and responsible manner

Nice To Haves

Experience in chronic inflammatory disease is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of several medical writers within assigned therapeutic areas and client accounts; foster a collaborative and supportive team culture focused on high standards, accountability, and continuous learning to elevate scientific quality, strategic thinking, and project ownership across the team
Review and revise all medical content to ensure strategic integrity, scientific accuracy, and quality execution of deliverables in alignment with client objectives
Counsel and serve as integral partner to clients in the development of various medical strategies and in the design and analysis of related medical communication tactics and deliverables
Drive and shape contributions to strategic planning initiatives and tactical ideation on assigned client accounts
Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance with client guidelines and industry regulations
Understand project scopes and statuses and partner with account/project leads to ensure accurate budgeting, timely resourcing, and effective communication within cross-functional teams
Support senior medical and operations leaders by providing input into staffing needs, workload balance, and process improvements within assigned accounts
Contribute to business growth by identifying organic growth opportunities, supporting business development 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