Associate Medical Strategy Director

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications agency is seeking an Associate Medical Strategy Director in Plymouth. The role entails implementing and leading strategic medical initiatives and client projects, requiring a blend of clinical knowledge and strategic skills. Candidates should possess significant industry experience and exhibit strong leadership qualities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Experience in medical strategy within healthcare advertising.

Responsibilities

• Implement top-tier medical strategies ensuring scientific rigor.
• Collaborate across disciplines to support business growth.
• Lead medical strategy in new business pitches.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Strategic skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

PhD preferred but not essential

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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 a leading healthcare communications agency. We are guided by our philosophy, Truth Well Told, and our vision: to help our clients’ brands contribute meaningfully to people's health. We combine science, creativity, and strategy to deliver top-tier services to top and emerging health and wellness brands, challenging conventions and innovating to improve global health.

Visit mccannhealthlondon.com to learn more.

Description

The Associate Medical Strategy Director will implement top-tier medical strategies at McCann Health London, ensuring scientific rigor and strategic differentiation. As a leadership team member, they will collaborate across disciplines, support business growth, and elevate the medical strategy profile within the agency.

Responsibilities

Knowledge/Expertise

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

Strategic Skills/Tools

• Combine scientific understanding with market awareness for communication planning.
• Support the Director of Medical Strategy in implementing departmental strategies.

Client Relationships

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

Business Development

• Lead medical strategy in new business pitches.

Communication Skills

• Present confidently to internal teams, clients, and KOLs.
• Build cooperative relationships across disciplines and management levels.
• Demonstrate leadership and manage direct reports effectively.

Requirements

• PhD preferred but not essential.
• 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, fostering an inclusive culture that unleashes creative potential and drives growth through deliberate practices and actions.