Strategic Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs

CMI Media Group • Parsippany, NJ

1d • $120,000 - $210,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Strategic Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs to serve as a senior strategic leader within our organization. In this role, you will translate complex science into insight-driven, compliant Medical Affairs communication and engagement strategies. Operationalizing our vision, you will lead client strategy, mentor cross-functional teams, and advance best-in-class Medical Affairs planning across a diverse range of therapeutic areas. As a trusted advisor, you will bridge the gap between deep scientific fluency and high-level business strategy, helping our pharmaceutical and biotech clients navigate complex therapeutic landscapes.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD, MPH, MS) or equivalent depth of professional experience.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in Medical Affairs, scientific communications, MSL/Field Medical, or strategic healthcare consulting roles.
• Proven experience operating successfully within an agency, consulting firm, or highly matrixed environment supporting pharmaceutical or biotech clients.
• A deep working command of clinical data, therapeutic landscapes, and scientific communication, with the credibility to engage peer-to-peer with senior medical leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, consultative client engagements and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong foundational understanding of Medical Affairs compliance and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, lead, and execute evidence-based Medical Affairs engagement strategies aligned with both scientific and organizational objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, leading high-level discussions, facilitating strategic workshops, and influencing key decisions.
• Plan and implement compliant, non-promotional HCP engagement strategies across digital, peer-to-peer, medical congresses, and field medical channels.
• Synthesize complex clinical data and market insights into clear, compelling strategic narratives and actionable recommendations.
• Operationalize the EVP’s vision, mentoring internal teams and fostering a culture of excellence in scientific communications.
• Ensure all strategies and deliverables adhere strictly to Medical Affairs compliance, MLR/PRC processes, and industry governance requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge therapies and diverse therapeutic areas.
• A collaborative, intellectually stimulating, and growth-oriented work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior