Associate Director, Medical Information

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Medical Information for a 6-month contract. Hybrid work is available, with preference for West Coast sites (Foster City or Santa Monica).

The role delivers senior scientific, strategic, and operational support for MI, responding to medical inquiries, developing content, and supporting readiness for the upcoming multiple myeloma launch. You will collaborate across Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Clinical Development, and Commercial,

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or medical degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of Medical Information experience in pharma/biopharma preferred.
• Experience independently managing complex medical inquiries and developing high-quality scientific content.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, regulatory, safety and compliance for MI.
• Ability to critically appraise and synthesize literature and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely responses to unsolicited medical inquiries using approved documents and data.
• Research and manage complex inquiries with cross-functional input.
• Lead creation, review, and lifecycle management of MI response materials (letters, FAQs, Q&A documents).
• Translate complex data into clear, audience-appropriate communications.
• Collaborate with regional/global MI and cross-functional teams across regions.
• Support MI readiness for launches, label updates, data disclosures, congresses.
• Monitor literature and regulatory updates to identify content gaps and trends.
• Analyze inquiry data to identify insights for stakeholders.
• Provide scientific training to internal teams and external vendors.

Skills

Medical Information

Scientific writing

Content development

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

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

Job description

Associate Director, Medical Information

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Hybrid - Tied to either of the 4 office sites (Raleigh, Foster City, Santa Monica, or Parsippany); however, preference is for the West Coast

Job Overview

The Associate Director, Medical Information contractor will provide senior-level scientific, strategic, and operational support for 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.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 Qualifications

• 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