Director, Medical Strategy

Wearemoonrabbit; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Moon Rabbit seeks a senior medical strategy professional to lead scientific POV across brands, translating complex data into clear strategic direction. You will collaborate with Strategy, Creative, Media, and Account teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and scientific accuracy.

Ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in medical strategy or scientific communications, with an advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD) and pharmaceutical advertising experience; oncology experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in medical strategy or scientific communications.
• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD or PharmD) required.
• Pharmaceutical advertising experience is required.
• Ability to translate complex science into strategic direction.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams; oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical strategy and scientific POV across assigned brands.
• Translate complex clinical data and treatment landscapes into actionable insights.
• Partner cross-functionally with Strategy, Creative, Media, and Account teams.
• Ensure all work meets scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a trusted scientific partner to clients.
• Mentor junior team members and elevate scientific thinking.
• Contribute to new business and organic growth initiatives.

Skills

Medical strategy

Scientific communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Clinical data interpretation

Regulatory awareness

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD

Job description

At Moon Rabbit, growth isn't just a goal—it's a reality. We're expanding our core business with a team of remarkable talent, driving us forward every day. Our partnerships span a diverse range, particularly in healthcare, where we collaborate with leading industry names and innovative startups alike. Beyond healthcare, we’re proud to work with organizations committed to advancing society and making a lasting impact. Together, we’re shaping a better future.

We’re Blended – we’ve mixed some of the very best people in healthcare with people who have done their most stellar work in consumer. We have discipline and imagination in equal measure. We have PhDs and high school dropouts, media-first digital natives and old school idea-first strategists. We're a giant bag of cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds that make a beautiful sound when they play together.

We’re Bright – the work might look effortless, but the thinking that shaped it is really smart. We’re constantly on the lookout for the real problem, the real opportunity, the thing that, if solved, will change things. We work hard to get intimate with the areas we are playing in because there’s no meaningful insight without intimacy.

We're in search of Brilliant – our formula for success is simple. Bring a diverse bunch of brilliantly talented, collaborative, interesting people together. Give them the tools that they need to do their jobs. Treat them right, pay them right, give them a stake in success, and watch the business fly.

What we’re looking for in you

• Be You – bring yourself to work and to the work that you do.
• Be Ambitious – bring a desire to excel and to win, a desire to push yourself and your teammates to create the very best work, and fight for the work you believe in.
• Be Curious – dig deep and outright care more. Don't ask if it's good enough, ask if it's great enough.
• Be Invested – in your clients’ success, sweat the small things and behave as partners, not providers.
• Be Collaborative – we’re a group of people all on the same path, looking to do things better (and do better things), together.

If all of that sounds like the sort of company you’d like to keep, then carry on reading.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead medical strategy and scientific POV across assigned brands
• Translate complex clinical data and treatment landscapes into actionable insights
• Partner cross-functionally with Strategy, Creative, Media, and Account teams
• Ensure all work meets the highest standards of scientific accuracy and compliance
• Serve as a trusted scientific partner to clients
• Mentor junior team members and elevate scientific thinking across the agency
• Contribute to new business and organic growth initiatives

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in medical strategy, scientific communications, or related field
• Advanced scientific degree required (PhD, MD, or PharmD)
• Pharmaceutical advertising experience required
• Strong understanding of clinical data and regulated environments
• Ability to translate complex science into clear, strategic direction
• Experience working across cross-functional teams
• Oncology experience preferred

Moon Rabbit embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a global agency that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are the greater work we can create together.