Associate Medical Strategy Director

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications agency seeks an Associate Medical Strategy Director in Woking. This role requires strategic vision for medical strategies in client communications and involves collaboration across disciplines to drive growth and elevate agency profile. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD and possess substantial experience in healthcare advertising.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in medical strategy.
• Experience in healthcare advertising.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of medical strategies.
• Support business growth and elevate medical strategy's profile.
• Assist in delivering departmental strategic offerings.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

PhD preferred

Job description

Associate Medical Strategy Director, Woking

Client:

Location:

Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

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," our mission is to help clients’ brands contribute meaningfully to people's health. We combine science, creativity, and strategy to deliver top-tier services to leading and emerging health and wellness brands, challenging conventions with innovative ideas for a healthier world.

Visit mccannhealthlondon.com to learn more

Description

The Associate Medical Strategy Director will lead the development and implementation of innovative medical strategies, ensuring scientific rigor and client-focused solutions. 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

Knowledge/Expertise

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

Strategic Skills/Tools

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

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 initiatives by leading medical strategy in pitches.

Communication Skills

• Present confidently to internal teams, clients, and KOLs.
• Build strong interdisciplinary relationships and demonstrate leadership in managing 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 success, fostering an inclusive culture that unleashes creative potential and drives growth. We practice deliberate actions to promote an inclusive environment, which we call Conscious Inclusion.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom