Associate Medical Strategy Director

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications agency is seeking an Associate Medical Strategy Director in Belfast. The role focuses on implementing medical strategies, collaborating across disciplines, and elevating the agency’s medical strategy profile. The ideal candidate will have significant industry experience and a strong understanding of healthcare advertising.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience required.
• Experience in medical strategy within healthcare advertising.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement medical strategies ensuring scientific rigour.
• Support business growth and elevate medical strategy profile.
• Lead scientific workshops and represent medical strategy in client engagements.

Skills

Disease state knowledge

Clinical knowledge

Market awareness

Communication planning

Client relationship management

Team management

Education

PhD preferred

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Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

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Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

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Associate Medical Strategy Director, McCann Health London

About McCann Health London

Part of the IPG Health network, McCann Health London is an awarded healthcare communications agency, guided by the philosophy 'Truth Well Told'. We aim to help clients' brands contribute meaningfully to health, using science, creativity, and strategy to deliver innovative services for top and emerging health brands.

Visit mccannhealthlondon.com to learn more

Description

The Associate Medical Strategy Director will implement medical strategies, ensuring scientific rigour and strategic differentiation. They will collaborate across disciplines, support business growth, and elevate the medical strategy profile within the agency.

Responsibilities

Knowledge/Expertise

• Apply disease state and clinical knowledge to inform strategic recommendations

Strategic Skills/Tools

• Combine scientific understanding with market awareness for communication planning
• Assist in implementing departmental strategies

Client Relationships

• Meet client needs and deliverables
• Participate in brand planning and lead scientific workshops
• Represent medical strategy in client workshops

Business Development

• Support new business efforts by leading medical strategy in pitches

Communication Skills

• Present confidently to internal teams, clients, and KOLs
• Build cross-disciplinary relationships
• Lead and manage team members effectively

Requirements

• PhD preferred but not essential
• 5+ years industry experience
• Experience in medical strategy within healthcare advertising

Diversity and Inclusion

We prioritize Diversity and Inclusion, viewing them as essential to our mission and a source of competitive advantage. We promote an inclusive culture through deliberate practices, fostering creativity and organizational sustainability.