Associate Medical Director

Real Chemistry; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Generous holiday and paid time off

Mental wellness coaching

Access to online classes with LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

A global healthcare agency is seeking a talented Associate Medical Director to lead the development of high-impact medical content. This role involves leveraging medical writing and scientific storytelling to enhance healthcare provider education and patient outcomes. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and nurture client relationships. Required qualifications include a relevant advanced degree and 4-5 years in healthcare communications. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and competitive pay ranging from $110,000 to $125,000.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of experience in healthcare communications within an agency.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute scientific content aligning with client objectives.
• Analyze clinical and scientific data to generate engaging narratives.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on medical strategies.

Skills

Healthcare communications

Strategic thinking

Scientific storytelling

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Digital content creation tools

Job description

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human‑centred creativity, and AI‑driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact‑obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

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Real Chemistry is seeking a talented and dynamic Associate Medical Director to join our growing Medical Affairs team. This role is an excellent opportunity to lead the development of cutting‑edge, high‑impact medical content that elevate HCP education and transform patient outcomes.

As an Associate Medical Director, you’ll leverage your expertise in medical writing and scientific storytelling to drive impactful deliverables across multiple therapy areas. You’ll partner with cross‑functional teams and cultivate strong client relationships to ensure excellence in all aspects of our work.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute compelling scientific content, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Analyze complex clinical and scientific data to generate clear, engaging, and accurate scientific narratives.
• Counsel and serve as an integral strategic partnertoclientsin the development of various medical strategies and in the design and analysis of related medical communication tactics and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on projects and deliverables, building trust and maintaining open communication while providing strategic and tactical guidance.
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance with style guidelines and ethical standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to medical writers, fostering a culture of excellence and supporting professional growth within the team; collaborate across functions and teams to drive projects forward.
• Contribute to business growth by supporting the development of new business proposals and participating in client pitches.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned; duties and responsibilities may relate to business development, departmental or agency‑wide initiatives, and more.

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• Our Company values –Best Together, Impact‑Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve AlwaysandAccountability with an “I”– really speak to you.
• You thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment and can adapt to shifting priorities with resilience and resourcefulness.
• You are a strategic thinker with a passion for diving deep into data and distilling actionable insights.
• You are a natural leader and team player, with a positive, solutions‑focused approach to challenges.

What You Should Have

• 4‑5+ years of experience in healthcare communications within an agency, with a demonstrated track record of delivering high‑quality deliverables.
• Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related discipline (PhD, MD, or PharmD) preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive scientific narratives tailored to diverse audiences, including general physicians and specialists.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across diverse accounts, maintaining high‑quality standards under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with digital content creation tools.

Pay Range

$110,000 - $125,000. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Benefits

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefits program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.

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