Associate Director, US Medical Content

Pharmaceutical Company; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaceutical Company seeks an Associate Director of US Medical Content to develop and execute medical content strategies across the FTP therapeutic area. You will partner with Medical Affairs, SMEs, and vendors to deliver high-quality scientific content and training resources that support Medical objectives and Field Medical effectiveness.

Ideal candidates have deep pharma Medical Affairs experience and a proven ability to lead cross-functional content development initiatives, leveraging AI

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a biosciences-related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years in pharma or medical communications.
• 3+ years in Medical Affairs including medical communications.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with omnichannel & digital communication platforms.
• Ability to translate complex science into clear educational content.
• Experience managing budgets and external vendors.
• Familiarity with AI tools in content development.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and development of medical communication plans for brands and pipelines.
• Develop training content for US Medical teams and MSNs.
• Collaborate with SMEs and cross-functional teams to align content with clinical data.
• Regularly update content with new evidence and product developments.
• Create scientific training resources to support Field Medical teams.
• Measure learning outcomes and training effectiveness.
• Leverage digital technologies and AI to improve content efficiency.
• Manage projects, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with vendors to deliver content initiatives.
• Maintain alignment with Medical Affairs leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Medical content development

Scientific communication

Cross-functional leadership

AI-enabled content

Digital tools

Vendor management

Budget management

Data analytics

Education

Advanced biosciences degree (MPH/MS/PhD/MD/PharmD)

Tools

Articulate 360

RISE

Veeva Vault

PromoMats

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director, US Medical Content to join the US Medical Content Hub. This individual will serve as a strategic partner responsible for developing and executing medical content strategies across the Foundational Therapeutics Platform (FTP) therapeutic area.

The role will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, Medical Affairs teams, and external vendors to develop high-quality scientific content and training resources that support Medical objectives and Field Medical effectiveness.

The ideal candidate brings strong pharmaceutical Medical Affairs experience, scientific communication expertise, and the ability to lead cross-functional content development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic planning, development, and implementation of medical communication and scientific training plans for assigned brands and pipeline therapies.
• Lead the design and development of scientific, disease-state, and product-related training content for US Medical teams, including Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and other internal stakeholders.
• Partner with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to develop scientifically accurate content aligned with the latest clinical data and Medical Affairs objectives.
• Regularly review and update medical content to incorporate new scientific evidence, therapeutic advancements, and product developments.
• Develop and implement scientific training resources and educational materials to support Field Medical teams.
• Monitor learning outcomes through assessments, evaluations, and other performance measurement methods to ensure training effectiveness.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools, digital technologies, and data analytics to improve medical content development and communication efficiency.
• Manage medical communication and scientific training projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure successful delivery of assigned medical content initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication with Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional partners to address scientific training and medical content requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a biosciences-related discipline, such as MPH, MS, PhD, MD, or PharmD.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience within a pharmaceutical company or medical communications agency.
• At least 3 years of experience in Medical Affairs, including work within a medical communications function.
• Demonstrated experience leading individuals, projects, and cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of implementing medical communications and scientific congress programs.
• Experience with omnichannel communication strategies and digital communication platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear and effective educational content.
• Ability to work across diverse therapeutic areas and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and external vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated experience applying digital technologies and AI tools, including generative AI, data analytics, and data visualization, to enhance medical communications strategies.
• Proficiency with Articulate tools, including RISE and Articulate 360, and Veeva Systems, including Vault and PromoMats.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical clinical development and product lifecycle management.
• Experience developing scientific presentations, communication decks, reports, and educational materials.
• Ability to interpret medical and scientific data, develop strategic messaging, and ensure compliance with applicable pharmaceutical standards, regulations, and internal processes.

Key Skills

• Medical Affairs
• Medical Communications Strategy
• Scientific Communications
• Medical Content Development
• Scientific Training and Education
• Congress Strategy and Management
• Omnichannel Medical Communications
• KOL Engagement
• Articulate RISE / Articulate 360
• Generative AI and Digital Technologies
• Cross-Functional Project Leadership
• Vendor and Budget Management
• Pharmaceutical Compliance and Regulations