Medical Science Director, Oncology

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Medical Science Director specializing in Oncology to create impactful educational content for healthcare professionals. This role involves collaborating with thought leaders, developing high-quality medical materials, and ensuring alignment with clinical guidelines. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in medical writing and education, with a focus on hematology and oncology. Join a team dedicated to advancing patient care through education in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in medical education programs.
• Expertise in hematology/oncology preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality scientific content for healthcare providers.
• Consult on program design and execution for medical education.
• Collaborate with teams to meet project goals and timelines.

Skills

Medical Writing

Content Development

Project Management

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Advanced degree in medical or science-related specialty

Bachelor of Science degree in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Google Drive

Box

Tableau

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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
• Established expertise in hematology/oncology
• Experience in non-malignant hematology, rare diseases, and/or 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

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to develop meaningful medical education and outcomes; and advance your career in an innovative and supportive environment within a business that is at the forefront of driving better outcomes for patients. If you're ready to make an impact on patient care, we want to hear from you.

Salary: $125,00 to $140,000 Depending on Experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing, Education, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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