Strategic Content Lead

MSS MJH Shared Services; Cranbury Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance through Cigna

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MSS MJH Shared Services seeks a Strategic Content Lead to shape high-level content strategy across therapeutic areas. This senior role blends scientific expertise and leadership in managing content innovation and KOL partnerships. You'll drive engagement with healthcare professionals through premium content products while mentoring a team of content producers.

Our ideal candidate has 5–8 years in medical communications and a strong scientific background. The compensation is $90,000 – $100,000 annually, with a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in medical communications or related field.
• Proven experience leading content teams and managing KOL partnerships.
• Strong scientific and clinical acumen.

Responsibilities

• Shape content direction and strategy across oncology and other therapeutic areas.
• Oversee content producers and franchise programs.
• Build and optimize relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Champion content innovation and emerging trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on enterprise initiatives.

Skills

Content strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Scientific expertise

Data analysis

Education

Advanced scientific degree (MS, MPH, PharmD, PhD, MD)

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Life Sciences

Tools

Content management systems

SEO tools

Data analytics platforms

Job description

Company Overview

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it!

Job Summary

The Strategic Content Lead is a senior content strategist responsible for shaping the high-level direction, influence, and execution of content across an entire therapeutic vertical, and serving as a recognizable brand ambassador externally. This player‑coach role blends scientific expertise, KOL network leadership, content innovation, and cross‑functional partnership to build scalable content models that support both audience needs and enterprise business objectives. You are the strategic engine behind the brand — owning the content roadmap, developing premium programs, managing producers, and representing the organization at the highest levels of clinician engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Therapeutic Area Ownership

• Set the content direction and strategy for your therapeutic area (e.g., Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, Dermatology).
• Oversee all content producers, content franchises, partner programs, and high‑impact initiatives within the vertical.
• Ensure that content aligns with audience needs, clinical trends, brand positioning, and enterprise‑wide goals.

KOL Network Strategy & Partnership Leadership

• Build, optimize, and oversee an enterprise‑level KOL ecosystem across your specialty, with MJH’s signature white‑glove service always on full display.
• Define strategic faculty engagement plans, ensuring depth, diversity, and the right mix of experts for premium programs and large‑scale initiatives.
• Develop long‑term relationships with top‑tier KOLs, clinical trial investigators, society leaders, and industry influencers.

Content Product Development

• Concept, design, and elevate major content products—premium video programs, recurring franchises, expert panels, congress series, and social‑first formats.
• Lead content experimentation and pilot new models that modernize clinician engagement.
• Identify cross‑brand opportunities and develop new initiatives that drive influence and scale across the enterprise.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor Content Producers and Content Associates.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, goal‑setting, and succession planning.
• Assign resources strategically based on product demand, vertical priorities, and business needs.

Data‑Informed Strategy

• Leverage analytics and audience insights to refine calendars, optimize engagement, and maintain consistently high editorial quality.
• Ensure best‑in‑class practices for SEO, AEO, UX, and platform‑specific performance.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with VP of Content Strategy, Project Management, Business Development, and other stakeholders to support enterprise initiatives.
• Play a key role in high‑level client interactions, KOL recruitment strategy, and market differentiation efforts.

Content Innovation

• Champion emerging trends in AI, video production, digital storytelling, and clinician engagement.
• Pilot new tools, workflows, and formats that advance the department’s capabilities.

What Sets You Apart

• Influential content leader with the ability to blend science, strategy, and storytelling.
• Coach teams, inspire experts, build high‑performing content ecosystems, and steer enterprise‑level content with clarity and confidence.
• Think at both the 30,000‑ft strategic level and the tactical execution level.
• Naturally outgoing, charismatic presence that puts clinicians at ease.
• Build instant rapport with world‑renowned KOLs to junior researchers.
• Energy for relationship‑building and creating trust, connection, and momentum in every interaction.
• Deep curiosity about clinical research and emerging scientific trends.
• Build long‑term partnerships with elite KOLs and guide them through impactful content creation.
• Natural mentor who develops talent and elevates the standard of the entire team.
• Comfortable playing a visible leadership role across internal and external audiences.

Education

• Advanced scientific degree strongly preferred (MS, MPH, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Life Sciences, or related field required.

Experience

5–8+ years in medical communications, clinical content strategy, healthcare journalism, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading content teams, managing KOL partnerships, and producing complex multimedia programs.
• Demonstrated success overseeing content strategy at a therapeutic area or portfolio level.
• Strong scientific and clinical acumen; ability to translate data into strategic content direction.
• Leadership experience guiding multi‑level content teams.
• Exceptional communication skills—written, verbal, and on‑camera.
• Deep understanding of clinical research, pipeline developments, and healthcare industry trends.
• Expertise in developing and scaling omnichannel content products.
• Forward‑thinking mindset with fluency in emerging tools (AI, digital video, social‑first formats).
• Charismatic communicator with strong interpersonal instincts.
• Comfortable initiating conversations with high‑profile experts and navigating complex stakeholder dynamics.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, guide, and connect across diverse personalities.
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment.

Compensation Range

$90,000 – $100,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role.

Benefits Overview

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health insurance through Cigna (medical & dental)
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx
• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Pet discount program with PetAssure
• Norton LifeLock identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through NYLGBS
• Fertility benefits through Progyny
• Commuter benefits
• Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life Insurance options
• Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub

Equal Employment Opportunity

MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed “At Will.”