Remote Associate Medical Director – Oncology Manuscripts

VML HEALTH; New York (NY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

VML Health is seeking a Freelance Associate Medical Director to lead non-promotional, publication-focused medical communications for a major North American pharmaceutical client.

You will develop, write, review, and edit manuscripts and long-form content, collaborating with Account, Project Management, Editorial, Creative, Strategy, and client stakeholders to ensure scientific accuracy and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree preferred (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent).
• 3+ years of experience in medical communications, medical writing, publication development, or a related field; oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing medical manuscripts and other long-form scientific communications.
• A portfolio demonstrating published work, preferably including peer-reviewed manuscripts or other advanced medical publications.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, scientific literature, clinical research, and evidence-based communication.
• Excellent scientific writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex scientific and medical information into clear, accurate content for sophisticated medical and HCP audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining a high level of scientific and editorial quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong self-motivation, initiative, and adaptability, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly detail-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate scientific concepts and recommendations to both internal teams and clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant digital, research, reference-management, and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of oncology-focused products, therapies, disease states, and the evolving treatment landscape.
• Develop, write, edit, and scientifically review medical manuscripts and other long-form scientific content for publications and HCP-focused audiences.
• Bring a portfolio of published work, including peer-reviewed or advanced medical manuscripts and other relevant scientific communications.
• Partner with internal teams—including Account, Project Management, Editorial, Creative, and Strategy—as well as client stakeholders to develop scientifically rigorous content that supports program objectives.
• Work closely with the Senior Medical Director to oversee multiple projects from a scientific and strategic perspective, including the development and execution of medical communication tactics, manuscripts, and publications.
• Participate in strategic planning, scientific reviews, status meetings, and project discussions with internal and client teams as needed.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of assigned products, disease areas, treatment paradigms, scientific literature, and competitive activity.
• Conduct literature reviews and scientific research as needed to support accurate, evidence-based content development.
• Identify and communicate important scientific, medical, publication, and regulatory developments that may affect assigned programs.
• Provide scientific and strategic recommendations to strengthen existing programs and identify opportunities for new or expanded work.
• Collaborate with Editorial to resolve grammatical, stylistic, scientific, and editorial issues and ensure content meets established quality standards.
• Apply a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to assignments, anticipating challenges and helping teams develop effective solutions.
• Ensure all deliverables are scientifically accurate, appropriately referenced, audience-relevant, and aligned with project objectives and applicable industry standards.

Education

Advanced scientific degree preferred (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent)

Pharmacovigilance experience

Tools

Portfolio of published work

Job description

VML Health is seeking a Freelance Associate Medical Director to lead non-promotional, publication-focused medical communications for a major North American pharmaceutical client.

You will develop, write, review, and edit manuscripts and long-form content, collaborating with Account, Project Management, Editorial, Creative, Strategy, and client stakeholders to ensure scientific accuracy and strategic alignment.