Medical Strategist (Health)

Vml • New York, NY

298d • $45,000 - $100,000

About The Position

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in medical communications, medical strategy, or a related field within the healthcare industry.
• A strong understanding of medical science, clinical trial data, and regulatory guidelines relevant to the healthcare industry.
• Proven ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, concise, and engaging content for diverse audiences, including HCPs and patients.
• Experience in developing a variety of medical communication materials, such as slide decks, manuscripts, abstracts, and digital content.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including experience with literature reviews, competitive intelligence gathering, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with KOL identification and engagement.
• Familiarity with HCP and DTC marketing regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support assets in development and in-market with medical strategy guidance through collaboration with medical and commercial clients.
• Act as the medical strategy expert for new business and in medical/legal/regulatory reviews.
• Oversee all deliverables from a medical strategy perspective to ensure alignment with medical and commercial goals.
• Support crafting the overarching strategic approach to drive shifts in audience mindsets and shape the direction for disease awareness and education needs based on research founded in 'radical empathy'.
• Collaborate closely with brand strategy to develop the strategy and the creative briefing documents for pitches and project briefs.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of medical literature, clinical trial data, and competitive intelligence to identify key insights and unmet needs within specific therapeutic areas.
• Create content guided by desk research and IDIs with KOLs and HCPs, presents at pitch meetings and answers medical questions.
• Translate complex scientific data and medical concepts into clear, concise, and engaging narratives that resonate with target audiences, including healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients.
• Help guide development of the scientific narrative, promotional lexicon, message architecture and key message pillars in partnership with brand strategy and creative.
• Ensure clarity and medical and regulatory accuracy of messages and brand strategy alignment of all content and copy.
• Help develop research stimuli, including TPPs and product summaries, attends research and develops POV on key findings and impact on brand.
• Provide input to workshop content in discussion with clients, and collaborates with other strategists and creative in the development, execution and follow-up related to the workshop.
• Support development of patient and HCP journeys via primary and secondary research and help define key medical needs at each milestone as well as functional and emotional experiences across touchpoints.
• Provide thought leadership within the disease category and competitive landscape to establish a strong strategic partnership with our clients.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, emerging scientific/clinical data, and evolving regulatory guidelines to inform strategic recommendations.

Benefits

• Full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision).
• Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution).
• Variety of paid time off offerings.
• Growth-oriented mindset and plenty of training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services