Associate Director, Medical Strategy - Lead Client Pitches

Interpublic; United States; On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Area23, an Omnicom agency, seeks an Associate Director, Medical Strategy to own the scientific and clinical understanding of assigned brands and supervise medical strategy talent. You will guide high-level communication planning, lead client interactions, and drive medical R&D efforts for new business pitches.

The role covers leadership across accounts and career development for direct reports. You will craft medical insights, develop pitch materials, and lead workshops, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Requires advanced clinical/scientific degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Candidates must clearly communicate medical concepts, strategy insights, and POVs to clients, KOLs, and internal teams.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise direct reports, and support career development.

Responsibilities

• Critically review content using disease states, clinical knowledge, and strategic skills for all brands.
• Lead discussions and provide strategic medical recommendations and brand opportunities.
• Participate in senior leader meetings, workshops, and initiatives that support client needs.
• Develop medical insights, craft pitch presentations, and identify the medical hook for pitches.
• Lead execution of medical strategy, facilitate workshops, and contribute to core pitch teams.
• Interact with internal teams, clients, and health care professionals to meet objectives.

Skills

Strategic communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Public speaking

Education

Advanced clinical/scientific degree

Job description

Area23, an Omnicom agency, seeks an Associate Director, Medical Strategy to own the scientific and clinical understanding of assigned brands and supervise medical strategy talent. You will guide high-level communication planning, lead client interactions, and drive medical R&D efforts for new business pitches.

The role covers leadership across accounts and career development for direct reports. You will craft medical insights, develop pitch materials, and lead workshops, collaborating with