Associate Director*

AGW; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick Pay

Job summary

The Associate Director, Medical Information contractor will provide senior-level scientific, strategic, and operational support for Kite Medical Information activities in Santa Monica, CA. This hybrid role supports readiness for a multiple myeloma launch and develops high-quality scientific response resources for internal and external inquiries.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Clinical Development, and Quality to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or medical degree and relevant licensure or credential.
• Experience delivering accurate, evidence-based medical information responses.
• Ability to translate complex data into audience-appropriate communication.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across regions and functions.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety requirements related to Medical Information.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, evidence-based responses to medical inquiries using approved materials.
• Lead creation and lifecycle management of MI response content.
• Oversee external vendors and ensure scientific accuracy and timeliness.
• Train internal teams and vendors on MI processes and data handling.
• Monitor literature and data to identify content gaps and trends.
• Support readiness for product launches and data disclosures.
• Analyze inquiry trends and communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Document activities in MI systems and content repositories.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Education

Advanced scientific or medical degree (MD/PhD/PharmD)

Tools

Content management platforms

CRM systems

AI-enabled Medical Information solutions

Job description

CA Hybrid Contract Starts 11/02/2026 Ends 5/03/2027

Job Description

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Associate Director with a pharmaceutical company. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity with our client located in Santa Monica CA. This is hybrid position.

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Medical Information contractor will provide senior-level scientific, strategic, and operational support for Kite Medical Information activities. The role will deliver accurate, balanced, and timely responses to unsolicited medical inquiries; lead the development and maintenance of Medical Information content; and partner cross-functionally to support product, therapeutic-area, and launch priorities. A key focus of the role will be supporting Medical Information readiness for the upcoming multiple myeloma launch, including development of scientific response resources, management of anticipated inquiry topics, and preparation of internal and external support teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, balanced, evidence-based, and timely responses to unsolicited medical and scientific inquiries from healthcare professionals, patients or caregivers, and internal colleagues, using approved response documents, current literature, and appropriate data on file.
• Independently research and manage complex or escalated inquiries, collaborating with Medical Affairs and other subject-matter experts as needed.
• Lead the creation, review, quality control, approval, and lifecycle management of Medical Information response materials, including standard response letters, frequently asked questions, Q&A documents, and other scientific resources.
• Critically evaluate clinical, biomedical, and scientific evidence and translate complex data into clear, audience-appropriate communications.
• Partner with regional and global Medical Information colleagues and cross-functional teams, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Global Patient Safety, Quality, Operations, and Commercial, as appropriate.
• Support Medical Information readiness for product launches, label updates, new data disclosures, scientific congresses, and other business-critical milestones.
• Monitor new publications, congress data, regulatory updates, and emerging evidence to identify content updates, knowledge gaps, and potential inquiry trends.
• Analyze Medical Information inquiry data to identify insights, customer needs, and content gaps, and communicate relevant findings to internal stakeholders.
• Provide scientific and process training to internal colleagues, contact center teams, and external vendors, as required.
• Provide oversight and direction to external vendors or consultant writers, including review of deliverables for scientific accuracy, quality, consistency, and timeliness.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in the Medical Information request-handling system and applicable content repositories.
• Identify, document, and report adverse events and product complaints in accordance with applicable procedures and timelines.
• May support Medical Information activities at scientific congresses and respond to scientific questions; travel may be required.
• Contribute to strategic and operational initiatives that improve Medical Information quality, consistency, efficiency, and stakeholder value.

Must skills

• Advanced scientific or medical degree, such as an MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of Medical Information experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex medical inquiries and developing high-quality scientific response content.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and applicable legal, regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements related to Medical Information.
• Advanced ability to critically appraise and synthesize clinical and scientific literature and communicate findings accurately to varied audiences.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions, regions, and levels of the organization.
• Strong project management, prioritization, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and a consistent commitment to scientific accuracy, fair balance, quality, and compliance.

Preferred skills

• Experience in hematology/oncology, immuno-oncology, cell therapy, or a related therapeutic area preferred.
• Knowledge of multiple myeloma is a plus.
• Experience supporting product launch readiness, new indication readiness, or high-priority Medical Affairs initiatives preferred.
• Experience working with Medical Information vendors, contact centers, content management platforms, customer relationship management systems, or digital/AI-enabled Medical Information solutions preferred.
• Experience analyzing inquiry trends and translating Medical Information data into actionable insights preferred.

Key Competencies

• Scientific and clinical expertise
• Strategic thinking and sound judgment
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Clear, concise, and audience-appropriate communication
• Operational excellence and accountability
• Adaptability in a dynamic, matrixed environment

Pay range: Up to $102.48 per Hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website https://www.agwtalent.com/

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.