Director, Medical Communications

Jobtailor; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Cary, NC seeks an experienced leader to drive strategic Medical Communications within its Therapeutic Area Medical Unit. You will shape integrated medical communication strategies across products and pipelines, translating evidence into annual plans and corporate objectives.

You will lead multichannel disease-state education assets, HCP engagement, and manage the Medical Affairs website/content hub with SEO, taxonomy, and MLR coordination.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Medical Affairs experience, including Medical Communications and Medical Information leadership responsibilities.
• Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Experience with digital medical communications platforms, content management systems, and multichannel engagement strategies.
• Experience in Medical Information operations, inquiry management, and compliant scientific exchange.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic Medical Communications within the Therapeutic Area Medical Unit model.
• Develop and execute integrated medical communication strategies across commercial products and pipeline programs.
• Translate scientific evidence into strategies supporting annual medical plans and corporate objectives.
• Lead development of multichannel disease-state education assets and HCP engagement strategies.
• Oversee Medical Affairs website and content hub strategy, including content planning, taxonomy/SEO, asset readiness, MLR review coordination, and user-experience input.
• Integrate new assets, products, and therapeutic areas into medical communications platforms.
• Lead planning and execution for medical congress presence, including objectives, booth strategy, vendors, logistics, staffing, assets, and follow-up.
• Develop and review medical press releases, congress communications, and social/digital content
• Develop internal communications highlighting Medical Affairs activities and impact
• Support Medical Information and Field Medical content development
• Monitor scientific publications, competitive insights, and disease-state knowledge
• Develop annual tactical plan and budget; manage vendors, contracts, and invoicing
• Develop and communicate metrics and KPIs demonstrating Medical Communications impact

Skills

Medical Communications Leadership

Digital Medical Communications

Vendor Management

Medical Information Operations

Strategic Medical Communications

Education

Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD or equivalent)

Tools

Medical Affairs Website

Content Hub

Digital Content Platforms

MLR Review Coordination

Job description

• Lead strategic Medical Communications within the Therapeutic Area Medical Unit model


• Develop and execute integrated medical communication strategies across commercial products and pipeline programs


• Translate scientific evidence into strategies supporting annual medical plans and corporate objectives


• Lead development of multichannel disease-state education assets and HCP engagement strategies


• Oversee Medical Affairs website and content hub strategy, including content planning, taxonomy/SEO, asset readiness, MLR review coordination, and user-experience input


• Integrate new assets, products, and therapeutic areas into medical communications platforms


• Lead planning and execution for medical congress presence, including objectives, booth strategy, vendors, logistics, staffing, assets, and follow-up


• Develop and review medical press releases, congress communications, and social/digital content


• Develop internal communications highlighting Medical Affairs activities and impact


• Support Medical Information and Field Medical content development


• Monitor scientific publications, competitive insights, and disease-state knowledge


• Develop annual tactical plan and budget; manage vendors, contracts, and invoicing


• Develop and communicate metrics and KPIs demonstrating Medical Communications impact

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD or equivalent)


• 10+ years of progressive Medical Affairs experience, including Medical Communications and Medical Information leadership responsibilities


• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic medical communications


• Experience with digital medical communications platforms, content management systems, and multichannel engagement strategies


• Experience in Medical Information operations, inquiry management, and compliant scientific exchange


• Vendor management including performance, quality, and budget oversight


• In-depth knowledge of Medical Affairs ethics and compliance environment


• Approximately 20% domestic and international travel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing strategic medical communications and multichannel engagement strategies within the Medical Affairs domain. Proficient in managing vendor relationships, overseeing compliance, and integrating scientific evidence into impactful communication plans.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Medical Communications Leadership


• Digital Medical Communications Platforms


• Vendor Management


• Medical Information Operations


• Strategic Medical Communication Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Medical Communications


• Medical Information


• Content Management Systems


• Multichannel Engagement Strategies


• Budget Management


• KPI Development


• Scientific Publication Monitoring


• Disease-State Education Development


• Medical Press Release Development


• Taxonomy/SEO Planning

Soft Skills

• Strategic Thinking


• Collaboration


• Communication


• Leadership\
  
• Project Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Advanced Degree (PharmD, PhD, MD or Equivalent)

Industry Keywords

• Medical Affairs


• Compliance


• Therapeutic Area


• HCP Engagement


• Scientific Exchange


• Congress Communications


• Asset Readiness


• Inquiry Management


• Ethics in Medical Affairs


• Competitive Insights

Tools & Technologies

• Medical Affairs Website


• Content Hub


• Digital Content Platforms


• MLR Review Coordination