VP, Medical Director (Medical Education)

VML • Stamford, CT

9d • $125,000 - $295,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

About VML Health:
VML HEALTH is a global healthcare agency that partners with healthcare clients across a broad definition of health, from high science to wellness and everything in between. It operates fluidly within the VML agency, as a core group of health specialists (a ‘vertical’) that has the benefit of autonomy in management, but with support of non-health expertise.
At the heart of health is the story of life – all the highs and lows, ambitions, and possibilities. But facing a health challenge can suddenly pull people away from these stories, knocking them off course.
Our purpose is to bridge this gap, bringing people closer to life and all its meaning. We gain a deeper understanding of Healthcare Professionals’ and patients’ needs, behaviors and lived experiences through what we call ‘radical empathy’.
VML Health creates connected brands that get to the heart, bringing people closer to the lives they want to live. Get to the heart. Connect for life.
International Meetings and Science (IMsci), a division of VML Health, works with companies to build world-class healthcare and pharmaceutical brands among medical professionals and consumers, with a transmedia storytelling approach that covers medical education strategies.

What we’re looking for:
We're looking for a dynamic and highly experienced Vice President, Medical Director to lead and inspire our scientific teams. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with a strong scientific background, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for medical education and communication. We value strategic thinkers who can champion scientific integrity, build strong client relationships, and foster a positive and inclusive team environment. A deep understanding of therapeutic markets and the ability to translate complex scientific information into compelling content are crucial for this role.

Requirements

• A proven leader with a passion for medical education and communication.
• A strategic thinker with strong scientific acumen and marketing savvy.
• An excellent communicator with effective written and oral communication skills.
• A collaborative team player who fosters a positive and inclusive work environment.
• A highly organized individual with exceptional attention to detail and time management skills.
• A proactive problem-solver who exercises sound judgment.
• Advanced degree in biomedical sciences (MD, PhD).
• 5-7+ years of experience in a medical communications agency.
• Experience in multiple therapeutic areas.
• Proven experience managing multiple teams and client accounts.
• A track record of successful new business pitches.
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, internet search, and PubMed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate multiple science teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Mentor and coach team members, providing opportunities for growth and development.
• Share best practices and innovative ideas across account teams.
• Collaborate with account services to drive strategic direction and resolve departmental conflicts.
• Keep management informed of client activities, issues, and opportunities.
• Ensure teams adhere to internal processes and operate efficiently and fiscally responsibly.
• Maintain positive working relationships with editorial teams, ensuring timely delivery of materials.
• Participate in recruitment efforts, attracting top talent to VML Health.
• Champion company culture and values, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Support fellow senior managers and contribute to a collaborative leadership team.
• Structure, plan, resource, and lead new business pitches.
• Network and collaborate with VML Health and WPP.
• Maintain a strong network of external relationships in the medical education and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Champion brands by maximizing scientific data to meet strategic goals and long-term vision.
• Serve as the scientific point of contact, translating complex science into strategic content.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of therapeutic markets and stay abreast of industry trends.
• Delegate, supervise, and review scientific content, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Write, edit, and rewrite medical content as needed.
• Develop and participate in strategic planning, ensuring alignment between issues, strategies, and programming.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Serve as a key client contact, building strong relationships and providing scientific guidance.
• Develop and maintain harmonious relationships with client teams at all levels.
• Share timely market insights and provide proactive recommendations to clients.
• Ensure client satisfaction and identify solutions to strengthen relationships.
• Resolve client conflicts quickly and efficiently.
• Participate in the development of breakthrough creative and innovative programs.
• Ensure high-quality agency output, rejecting materials that don't meet standards.
• Secure and manage external scientific resources as needed.

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
• Training opportunities through VML and WPP

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree