Remote VP, Medical Strategy Leader

Real Chemistry; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid/Remote flexibility

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

Real Chemistry is seeking a VP, Medical Strategy Director to join our growing team. You will lead scientific narratives across brands and therapeutic areas, connecting clinical evidence with human insight and shaping strategy that drives behavior change.

You'll partner with Strategy, Creative, Account, Medical, and Activation teams to ensure accurate, compelling work that resonates with clients and patients, while mentoring teammates and guiding growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical advertising, healthcare communications, medical strategy, or related healthcare marketing environments.
• Significant agency experience supporting pharmaceutical and biotech brands.
• Deep understanding of promotional healthcare communications across HCP, patient, and consumer audiences.
• Experience leading scientific and strategic discussions with senior-level clients.
• Demonstrated success partnering with creative, strategy, and account teams to develop breakthrough work.
• Experience contributing to new business pitches and agency growth initiatives.
• Strong presentation, storytelling, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to simplify complex science into clear, compelling strategic direction.
• Experience managing, mentoring, and developing talent.

Responsibilities

• You will lead medical strategy across brands, franchises, and new business opportunities.
• You define scientific narratives, identify strategic opportunities, and help shape positioning and messaging.
• You collaborate with creative and brand strategy teams to elevate the work.
• You engage clients as a senior strategic partner, guiding them through scientific and commercial challenges.
• You ensure scientific rigor and medical accuracy across deliverables while focusing on business impact.
• You mentor junior team members and strengthen agency medical acumen.
• You participate in pitches, workshops, and growth initiatives to win new business.
• You help shape the future of Medical Strategy and develop frameworks and capabilities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Presentation skills

Mentoring talent

Client advisory

Data-driven decision making

Education

Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, NP, PA, or equivalent)

Job description

Real Chemistry is seeking a VP, Medical Strategy Director to join our growing team. You will lead scientific narratives across brands and therapeutic areas, connecting clinical evidence with human insight and shaping strategy that drives behavior change.

You'll partner with Strategy, Creative, Account, Medical, and Activation teams to ensure accurate, compelling work that resonates with clients and patients, while mentoring teammates and guiding growth initiatives.