Associate Medical Strategy Director

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications agency is seeking an Associate Medical Strategy Director in Coventry. The successful candidate will drive medical strategies, collaborate across teams, and ensure scientific integrity in client communication. This role requires significant industry experience, ideally within advertising, and a dedication to fostering inclusive growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in medical strategy.
• Experience in healthcare advertising is essential.
• Ability to integrate clinical knowledge with market strategies.

Responsibilities

• Implement medical strategies aligned with client needs.
• Support new business development through medical strategy insights.
• Present effectively to clients and internal teams.

Skills

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Scientific communication

Team leadership

Education

PhD preferred

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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 acclaimed healthcare communications agency, guided by the philosophy "Truth Well Told." We aim to help clients’ brands play a meaningful role in health by combining science, creativity, and strategy, delivering innovative services to top and emerging health brands.

Visit mccannhealthlondon.com to learn more

Description

The Associate Medical Strategy Director will implement top-tier medical strategies, ensuring scientific rigor informs all work. As a leadership team member, they will collaborate across disciplines, support business growth, and elevate the profile of medical strategy within the agency.

Responsibilities

Knowledge/Expertise

• Apply disease state and clinical knowledge to inform strategic recommendations for key brands.

Strategic Skills/Tools

• Integrate scientific understanding with market awareness for client communication planning.
• Assist in implementing strategic initiatives within the medical strategy department.

Client Relationships

• Meet client needs and deliverables effectively.
• Participate in brand planning and lead scientific workshops and projects.
• 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 cooperative relationships across disciplines and management levels.
• Lead and develop team members, ensuring high-quality work and performance.

Requirements

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

Diversity and Inclusion

We value Diversity and Inclusion as key to our success, fostering an inclusive culture that unleashes creative potential and drives growth, under the philosophy of Conscious Inclusion.