Director, Medical Strategy

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Director of Medical Strategy at Real Chemistry, shaping global strategic medical capabilities and fostering client partnerships. Merging scientific expertise with strategic insight in healthcare communications.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive strategic medical thinking within our creative advertising team
  • Oversee UK-based global medical copywriters, providing mentorship and guidance in the development of key content
  • Shape project direction based on client interests and desired outcomes, ensuring scientific elevation and tailored messaging
  • Conduct research on medicines, therapeutic landscapes, and competitors to inform brand communication and strategy
  • Collaborate with Brand Strategy team and Senior account teams to align direction with client strategy and insights
  • Collaborate with Creatives to ensure scientific / medical accuracy in briefs and resonance of outputs
  • Provide scientific guidance to teams, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with client objectives
  • Foster strong client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and support new business initiatives with research and pitch narrative development

Requirements:

  • Experience in strategic projects with global clients, preferably from an advertising or agency, in roles like Medical/Scientific Strategist or Senior Medical Writer or Copywriter
  • Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MSc, RN, MD) in a scientific/medical discipline is preferable
  • Ability to discern underlying challenges by actively listening and understanding both spoken and unspoken cues
  • High client EQ, adept at adapting approaches to match client styles and interests
  • Proficiency in storytelling, presentation, and distilling complex concepts into impactful narratives
  • Strong work ethic, proactive attitude, adept at independent project delivery with minimal guidance, proficient in scientific research tools like PubMed, and competent in software like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with the healthcare ecosystem and 4+ years of experience in launching biopharmaceutical brands.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Generous holiday and paid time off
  • Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Support in saving for the future
  • Mental wellness coaching and support
  • Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning