Associate Medical Strategy Director

Neon Nyc; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Medical Strategy Director to lead innovative medical strategies that enhance health outcomes. This pivotal role involves collaborating across teams, leveraging clinical expertise, and driving strategic initiatives to elevate the agency's medical profile. With a focus on client relationships and business development, you will play a key role in shaping impactful communication plans. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant contribution to healthcare communications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of medical strategies ensuring scientific rigor.
• Collaborate across disciplines to support business growth.

Skills

Disease State Knowledge

Clinical Expertise

Strategic Skills

Communication Plans Development

Client Relationship Management

Leadership and Training

Education

PhD in relevant field

5+ years industry experience

Tools

Market Insights Integration

Medical Strategy Development

Job description

Associate Medical Strategy Director, McCann Health London

About McCann Health London

Part of the IPG Health network, McCann Health London is one of the most awarded healthcare communications agencies. Guided by our philosophy, Truth Well Told, and united by our vision to help our clients’ brands play a meaningful role in people’s health, we combine science, creativity, and strategy to deliver top-tier services to leading and emerging health and wellness brands. We challenge convention and strive to create innovative ideas that improve health outcomes worldwide.

Visit mccannhealthlondon.com to learn more.

Description

The Associate Medical Strategy Director will lead the implementation of medical strategies, ensuring scientific rigor and strategic differentiation. As a key member of the leadership team, they will collaborate across disciplines, support business growth, and elevate the profile of medical strategy within the agency.

Responsibilities

Knowledge/Expertise

• Apply disease state knowledge, clinical expertise, and strategic skills to inform brand strategies.

Strategic Skills/Tools

• Integrate scientific understanding with market insights to develop communication plans.
• Assist the Director of Medical Strategy in delivering departmental strategic initiatives.

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

• Contribute to new business efforts by leading medical strategy in pitches.

Communication Skills

• Present confidently to internal teams, clients, and KOLs.
• Build collaborative relationships across disciplines and management levels.
• Provide effective leadership, training, and performance management for direct reports.

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 essential to our mission. Our philosophy, Conscious Inclusion, encourages practices that foster an inclusive culture, unleash talent, and enhance our work and organizational sustainability.