About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Medical Director (Promotional Medical Education) based in United States.
This is an opportunity to lead the development of high-impact scientific and medical education content across diverse therapeutic areas. You'll combine medical writing expertise, scientific storytelling, and strategic thinking to shape communications that support healthcare professionals and patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor medical writers across assigned therapeutic areas and client accounts
- Review, revise, and oversee medical content to ensure scientific accuracy, strategic alignment, consistency, and compliance
- Act as a key medical advisor to clients, contributing to medical strategies and the development, design, and analysis of communication tactics and deliverables
- Serve as a primary medical contact for assigned projects, building trusted client relationships
- Translate complex scientific evidence into clear, concise, persuasive, and audience-appropriate medical narratives
- Partner with account and project leads to understand project scope and status, support accurate budgeting and resourcing
- Contribute to business development activities, including new business proposals, presentations, and client pitches
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in healthcare communications, preferably within an agency environment
- Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related discipline; PhD, MD, or PharmD preferred
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong scientific reasoning and the ability to analyze complex data
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, accounts, deadlines, and priorities
- Proven leadership or people-management experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, online proofing platforms such as Workfront Proof or Ziflow, and Veeva Vault
- Experience using AI-powered tools and resources responsibly
Conditions
- Salary range of $100,000–$125,000 USD
- Remote work opportunity in the United States or Canada
- Eastern U.S. working hours
- Comprehensive benefits and perks tailored to the employee's region
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Generous paid time off and holiday benefits
- Mental wellness coaching and support resources
- Access to more than 13,000 online learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning