Medical Director (Medical Education - Publications)

Wunderman Thompson; Lake Hiawatha (NJ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare agency is seeking a Medical Director to provide medical direction across multiple accounts. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and extensive experience in medical education, with strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, developing impactful scientific content and mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

401k match

Paid time off offerings

Growth-oriented training opportunities

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) in health science required.
• 5-8 years of experience in medical education/medical affairs or a pharmaceutical role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide medical direction for multiple accounts across various therapeutic areas.
• Develop medical and scientific content, including publications and educational materials.
• Mentor and supervise junior scientific staff.

Skills

Leadership

Scientific Communication

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

PhD, PharmD, or MD in health science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

About VML Health:

VML HEALTH is a global healthcare agency that partners with healthcare clients across a broad definition of health, from high science to wellness and everything in between. It operates fluidly within the VML agency, as a core group of health specialists (a ‘vertical’) that has the benefit of autonomy in management, but with support of non-health expertise.

At the heart of health is the story of life – all the highs and lows, ambitions, and possibilities. But facing a health challenge can suddenly pull people away from these stories, knocking them off course.

Our purpose is to bridge this gap, bringing people closer to life and all its meaning. We gain a deeper understanding of Healthcare Professionals’ and patients’ needs, behaviors and lived experiences through what we call ‘radical empathy’.

VML Health creates connected brands that get to the heart, bringing people closer to the lives they want to live. Get to the heart. Connect for life.

What we are looking for:

VML’s Medical Affairs team seeks a highly experienced and motivated Medical Director with a deep understanding of science, medicine, and scientific communication. This role requires expertise in creating scientific content for healthcare professionals (physicians and scientists). The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, be proactive, adaptable, and able to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment. They will excel at connecting meaningfully with colleagues and clients, inspiring creativity within their team, and approaching challenges positively.

What You'll Do:

• Provide medical direction for multiple accounts, potentially across various therapeutic areas.
• Independently design, prepare, and review analytical research and disease state-focused materials.
• Research various therapeutic areas and create concise briefs.
• Develop medical and scientific content, including publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts) and educational slide decks.
• Deliver scientific and strategic insights and guidance to clients.
• Quickly acquire knowledge of new disease states and drug information.
• Participate in new business pitches.
• Present to clients and healthcare practitioners.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and high quality.
• Collaborate with medical faculty.
• Independently manage client relationships and fulfill requests.
• Travel to client meetings and conferences (up to 25% of the time).
• Maintain high-quality work standards in a demanding environment.
• Adhere to publication guidelines and prepare manuscripts accordingly.
• Explain complex scientific information clearly and simply.
• Mentor and supervise junior scientific staff.

Who You Are:

• A highly collaborative leader with a passion for science and medicine.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a strong work ethic, and enjoy mentoring junior staff.
• You are adaptable, proactive, and approach your work with a positive attitude.
• You include others purposefully and inspire creativity in your team.

What You'll Need:

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) in health science.
• 5-8 years of experience in medical education/medical affairs or a pharmaceutical role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel (up to 25% of the time).
• Candidates will complete a writing test before interviewing.

What we offer:

• Passionate, driven people|We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture|We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusivecommunity that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits| What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

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The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

_ $75,000 — $180,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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