Associate Medical Director (RadScience)

realchemistry; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Chemistry seeks an Associate Medical Director to lead high-impact scientific content across therapeutic areas. This hybrid role can be based in any US office or remote, directing medical writing teams and ensuring scientific excellence.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with guidelines. A strong background in healthcare communications is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in healthcare communications within an agency
• Advanced life sciences degree; PhD/MD/PharmD preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences
• Ability to translate complex science into clear narratives
• Experience coordinating with creative teams on scientific content

Responsibilities

• Oversee content development across therapeutic areas and supervise medical writers
• Review and revise content for scientific accuracy and alignment with client strategies
• Translate complex science into compelling stories and visuals
• Serve as primary medical contact for clients, guiding strategy and tactics
• Support budgeting, resourcing, and cross-functional collaboration

Skills

Medical writing

Scientific storytelling

Leadership & mentorship

Client relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced life sciences degree (PhD/MD/PharmD preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Workfront Proof

Ziflow

Veeva Vault

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.

Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people-we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.

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. 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-New York City, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Carmel (IN), or Lambertville (NJ)-or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

What you'll do:

• 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

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• Our company values- Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability 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 scientific data and distilling actionable insights in a compelling and compliant manner
• You are a natural leader and team player, with a positive, solutions-oriented, and client-focused approach to challenges

What you should have:

• 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 res