Director, Medical Programs

Mahler Private Staffing; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mahler Private Staffing seeks an experienced Director of Medical Programs to lead educational initiatives for clinicians, patients, and communities, translating scientific advances into accessible programs. You will report to senior medical leadership, supervise one staff member, and collaborate across medical content, communications, philanthropy, and research.

The role requires strategic leadership, hands-on management, and deep understanding of medical education standards and industry

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in medical education or related healthcare/life sciences setting with staff management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence, joint providership, disclosure and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a multi-year medical education strategy with annual goals and outcome measures.
• Manage a direct report and establish workflows for program delivery.
• Coordinate program development, review, compliance, and approvals.
• Cultivate partnerships and manage proposals, budgets, grants, deliverables, and outcomes reporting.
• Maintain independence and ensure compliance with medical education standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external faculty, providers, and community partners.
• Monitor spending and report progress, deadlines, and risks to leadership.

Skills

Medical education

Project management

Grant management

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & editing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in health/science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Project management tools

Webinar platforms

Job description

An established philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing cancer research and education seeks an experienced Director of Medical Programs. This individual will lead educational initiatives for clinicians, patients, and communities, translating scientific advances into accessible, meaningful programs.

Reporting to senior medical leadership, the Director will supervise one team member and collaborate with colleagues across medical content, communications, philanthropy, and research. The ideal candidate brings strategic leadership, hands-on program management experience, and a strong understanding of medical education standards and industry compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a multi-year medical education strategy, establishing annual goals and measuring program reach, engagement, and educational outcomes.
• Manage and develop a direct report, setting priorities and creating consistent workflows for program delivery.
• Coordinate program development, medical and scientific review, compliance review, and final approvals.
• Cultivate industry partnerships and manage program proposals, budgets, grant agreements, deliverables, and outcomes reporting.
• Maintain educational independence and ensure compliance with applicable medical education and industry standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external faculty, accredited providers, and community partners to deliver and promote programs.
• Monitor program spending and communicate progress, deadlines, and risks to leadership.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of experience in medical education, medical communications, or a related healthcare or life sciences setting, including two or more years managing staff.
• Strong knowledge of ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence, joint providership, disclosure and mitigation, and outcomes reporting.
• Proven experience managing industry-supported education programs, including grant agreements and compliance with the PhRMA Code and Open Payments requirements.
• Experience developing programs for both clinician and patient audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing, project management, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, project management tools, and webinar platforms.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

An advanced degree in a health or science field and experience in oncology, urology, health equity initiatives, or digital education are preferred.

Schedule

In office, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary of $135,000–$160,000, with comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a résumé and cover letter for confidential consideration.