Associate Medical Director, Medical Communications (Hybrid)

Real Chemistry; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Mental wellness coaching

LinkedIn Learning access

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

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

As an Associate Medical Director, you’ll leverage your expertise in medical writing and scientific storytelling to drive impactful deliverables across multiple therapeutic areas.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare communications within an agency, with a demonstrated track record of developing 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 primary care physicians and specialists.
• Experience working with creative teams on relevant projects to translate scientific content into visual concepts and assists with creative ideation as needed.
• 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 Adobe Acrobat as well as familiarity with online proofing platforms (eg, Workfront Proof, Ziflow) and Veeva Vault.
• Proficiency with AI tools and resources to facilitate research and develop content in an efficient and responsible manner.

Responsibilities

• Oversee content development and direct medical writer(s) within assigned therapeutic areas and client accounts; provide leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of excellence and supporting professional growth within the team
• Review and revise medical content to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment with client strategies
• Partner cross functionally to turn complex scientific messages into simple, memorable stories through congress experience and scientific visualization; deliverables can include presentation decks, visual illustrations, scientific narratives/scripts for animations and interactive media, engagements for scientific congress meeting
• Counsel and serve as integral partner to clients in the development of various medical strategies and in the design and analysis of related medical communication tactics and deliverables
• Serve as the primary medical 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 client guidelines and industry regulations
• Understand project scopes and statuses and partner with account/project leads to ensure accurate budgeting, timely resourcing, and effective communication within cross‑functional teams
• 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

Skills

Healthcare communications

Project management

Scientific storytelling

Client teamwork

AI tools

MS Office & Acrobat

Veeva Vault

Education

Life sciences/medicine PhD/MD/PharmD

Tools

Workfront Proof

Ziflow

Veeva Vault

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

As an Associate Medical Director, you’ll leverage your expertise in medical writing and scientific storytelling to drive impactful deliverables across multiple therapeutic areas.