Medical Science Director, Endocrinology

WebMD; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WebMD is seeking a Medical Science Director in Endocrinology to lead and develop high-quality medical content. This role combines medical writing, education program design, and collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure alignment with industry standards while managing timelines. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in medical communications and education, as well as an advanced degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching

Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience in medical education programs for HCPs.
• Experience as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education agency.
• Highly proficient in written English and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality scientific and clinical content for healthcare providers.
• Consult to design and execute appropriate medical education programs.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to establish program goals.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Education

Advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty

Bachelor of Science degree (life sciences, public health, or clinical sciences)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Authoring tools

SharePoint

Google Drive

Tableau

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WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

POSITION TITLE & SUMMARY:

MEDICAL SCIENCE DIRECTOR (MSD) – ENDOCRINOLOGY

The Medical Science Director (MSD) will provide therapeutic area leadership and hands-on medical writing/content development skills to support development of Medscape Medical Affairs programs at the highest standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

MEDICAL WRITING & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

• Create high-quality scientific, medical, and/or clinical content for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers
• Develop PowerPoint presentations, text-based copy, and other project-related deliverables for multimedia programs across digital, live virtual, and/or in-person formats
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of key clinical issues within the therapeutic areas of interest; remain current with relevant literature; clinical practice guidelines; approved therapeutic drugs, regimens, and devices; and therapeutic pipelines
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with thought leaders and expert faculty in the specified therapeutic areas to deliver current, accurate, and compelling content
• Ensure content alignment with program goals and client expectations
• Write assessment/survey/polling questions aligned with project goals; analyze program data/outcomes to develop compelling insights and presentations

MEDICAL EDUCATION EXPERTISE

• Serve as a consultant to internal teams and clients to design and execute programs that are clinically appropriate, instructionally-sound, and adherent to industry regulations
• Support application of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and best practices for health care provider education for specified projects
• Support engagement with internal stakeholders and clients to identify program goals and establish measurable indicators for success
• Engage with Sales and Strategy colleagues to provide recommendations for future programs

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

• Meet regularly with team members to review work quality, client satisfaction, productivity metrics, and progress toward project-related objectives
• Demonstrate accountability against defined performance standards for working with internal teams and clients
• Complete projects within established timelines and to specifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in developing digital, live, in-person, and hybrid medical education programs for HCPs
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education/communications agency
• Preference given to individuals with prior Medical Affairs experience
• Experience in neurology, immunology, rare-diseases, rheumatology, and other therapeutic areas a plus
• Excellent organizational skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines and driving team success in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Highly proficient in written English and verbal communication skills; additional languages a plus
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite - particularly PowerPoint - with excellent editorial skills (writing and editing)
• An advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty (MD, PharmD, RN, NP, PA, PhD) is preferred; a Bachelor of Science degree (life sciences, public health, or clinical sciences) with several years’ relevant work experience required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent computer skills that include working remotely on shared networks and cloud-based systems (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive, Workfront, and others)
• Proficiency with web-based data and document sharing sites and authoring tools (Box, Read Cube, EndNote, Tableau) a plus
• Comfortable in a highly deadline-driven environment; able to pivot quickly between tasks and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Possessing strong problem-solving and time-management skills; capable of addressing unforeseen issues to ensure that project goals and timelines are consistently met
• High degree of professionalism and comfortable building collaborative work relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to travel; estimated up to 20% (during peak times) for program delivery and training opportunities

Comp Range: $125,00 to $140,000 Depending on Experience

This position is also eligible for a commission plan, based upon personal sales goals and results achieved

Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment..

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education, Writing/Editing, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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