Associate Medical Strategy Director

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications agency is seeking an Associate Medical Strategy Director in Stockport. The role involves implementing medical strategies, developing client relations, and ensuring success through strong leadership. Candidates should have substantial industry experience and a strong scientific background.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic recommendations for key healthcare brands.
• Lead scientific workshops and maintain client relationships.
• Support business development through pitches and presentations.

Skills

Strategic planning

Client relationship management

Scientific understanding

Education

PhD preferred

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Associate Medical Strategy Director, Stockport

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Location: Stockport, 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 one of the most awarded healthcare communications agencies. We are guided by our founding philosophy, Truth Well Told, and united by one vision: to help our clients’ brands and businesses play a meaningful role in people’s health. We combine science, creativity, and strategy to deliver best-in-class services to top and emerging health and wellness brands. We challenge convention and bring to life innovative ideas that push boundaries and improve health worldwide.

Description

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

Responsibilities

• Apply disease state and clinical knowledge to inform strategic recommendations for key brands.
• Combine scientific understanding with market awareness to develop high-level communication plans.
• Support the Director of Medical Strategy in delivering departmental offerings.
• Maintain strong client relationships, participate in brand planning, and lead scientific workshops and projects.
• Represent medical strategy in client workshops and presentations.
• Support business development efforts through leadership in pitches.
• Present confidently to internal teams, clients, and KOLs, fostering collaborative relationships.
• Provide leadership and line management, ensuring high standards in team development 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 through deliberate practices aligned with our philosophy of Conscious Inclusion.