Senior Medical Director (Medical Education)

VML South Africa; Stamford, New York (CT, NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare agency is looking for a Senior Medical Director to lead scientific initiatives across multiple accounts. This role blends scientific expertise with strategic thinking to deliver exceptional medical communications. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, ensuring excellence in all deliverables while mentoring junior team members. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration, and play a key role in shaping impactful healthcare narratives that resonate with both professionals and consumers. If you are passionate about bridging healthcare gaps through innovative solutions, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401k Match (100% dollar-for-dollar up to 5%)

Generous Paid Time Off

Growth-Oriented Training Opportunities

Inclusive Workplace Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in medical communications with multi-therapeutic area expertise.
• Strong scientific writing and editing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific direction for multiple client accounts and oversee medical education programs.
• Manage and mentor junior scientific team members while ensuring scientific quality.

Skills

Scientific Writing

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Regulatory Requirements Knowledge

Presentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Advanced Degree in Biomedical Sciences (MD, PhD)

Tools

Medical Education Programs

Medical Writing

Job description

Senior Medical Director (Medical Education)

VML

Department: Medical Communications

Expertise: Health

Requisition ID: 9884

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.

International Meetings and Science (IMsci), a division of VML Health, works with companies to build world-class healthcare and pharmaceutical brands among medical professionals and consumers, with a transmedia storytelling approach that covers medical education strategies.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking a Senior Medical Director to provide scientific leadership across multiple accounts while ensuring excellence in medical communications. This role combines scientific expertise with strategic thinking to deliver innovative solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong team leadership while maintaining scientific rigor in all deliverables.

What you'll do:

• Lead scientific direction for multiple client accounts
• Develop and oversee complex medical education programs
• Create and review scientific content for accuracy and impact
• Manage and mentor junior scientific team members
• Partner with clients and KOLs to drive strategic initiatives
• Ensure scientific quality across all deliverables
• Contribute to new business development
• Lead client meetings and presentations
• Oversee medical writing and editing processes
• Drive organic growth within existing accounts
• Maintain therapeutic area expertise
• Ensure compliance with internal processes

Who you are:

• Scientific expert with strategic mindset
• Effective team leader and mentor
• Client-focused relationship builder
• Quality champion
• Process adherent

What you'll need:

• Advanced degree in biomedical sciences (MD, PhD)
• 5+ years medical communications agency experience
• Multi-therapeutic area expertise
• Strong scientific writing and editing skills
• Excellence in client relationship management
• Project management capabilities
• Advanced technical skills
• Presentation and communication expertise
• Experience with regulatory requirements

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 inclusive community 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.

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.

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$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.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.