Strategic Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs

CMI Media, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Opportunities across diverse therapies

Collaborative, growth‑oriented work

Job summary

CMI Media, LLC in Philadelphia area seeks a Strategic Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs to translate complex clinical data into strategic Medical Affairs plans and compliant communications.

You will lead client strategy, mentor cross-functional teams, and shape engagement across therapeutic areas, balancing scientific insight with business priorities. Strong leadership and regulatory compliance experience required.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree or equivalent depth of professional experience.
• 8–12 years of progressive Medical Affairs, scientific communications, MSL/Field Medical, or related consulting roles.
• Experience in agency, consulting, or matrixed environments serving pharma/biotech clients.

Responsibilities

• Design, lead, and execute evidence-based Medical Affairs engagement strategies.
• Advise senior client stakeholders, lead strategic workshops and influence decisions.
• Plan compliant, non-promotional HCP engagement across digital, peer-to-peer, congresses, and field channels.
• Synthesize clinical data and market insights into clear strategic narratives and recommendations.
• Operationalize the EVP’s vision, mentor internal teams and foster excellence in scientific communications.
• Ensure strategies and deliverables adhere to Medical Affairs compliance and governance.

Skills

Scientific fluency

Consultative leadership

Education

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

Job description

Are you a visionary scientific strategist capable of turning complex clinical data into impactful Medical Affairs communication plans?

We are seeking a Strategic Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs to serve as a senior strategic leader within our organization. In this role, you will translate complex science into insight-driven, compliant Medical Affairs communication and engagement strategies.

Operationalizing our vision, you will lead client strategy, mentor cross‑functional teams, and advance best‑in‑class Medical Affairs planning across a diverse range of therapeutic areas. As a trusted advisor, you will bridge the gap between deep scientific fluency and high‑level business strategy, helping our pharmaceutical and biotech clients navigate complex therapeutic landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Medical Affairs Strategy: Design, lead, and execute evidence‑based Medical Affairs engagement strategies aligned with both scientific and organizational objectives.
• Client Leadership & Facilitation: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, leading high‑level discussions, facilitating strategic workshops, and influencing key decisions.
• Omnichannel Engagement: Plan and implement compliant, non‑promotional HCP engagement strategies across digital, peer‑to‑peer, medical congresses, and field medical channels.
• Insight Synthesis & Storytelling: Synthesize complex clinical data and market insights into clear, compelling strategic narratives and actionable recommendations.
• Operational Leadership & Mentorship: Operationalize the EVP’s vision, mentoring internal teams and fostering a culture of excellence in scientific communications.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all strategies and deliverables adhere strictly to Medical Affairs compliance, MLR/PRC processes, and industry governance requirements.

Requirements

• Education: Advanced scientific or clinical degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD, MPH, MS) or equivalent depth of professional experience.
• Experience: 8–12 years of progressive experience in Medical Affairs, scientific communications, MSL/Field Medical, or strategic healthcare consulting roles.
• Environment: Proven experience operating successfully within an agency, consulting firm, or highly matrixed environment supporting pharmaceutical or biotech clients.
• Scientific & Clinical Fluency: A deep working command of clinical data, therapeutic landscapes, and scientific communication, with the credibility to engage peer‑to‑peer with senior medical leaders.
• Consultative Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead complex, consultative client engagements and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Compliance Savvy: Strong foundational understanding of Medical Affairs compliance and regulatory guidelines.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge therapies and diverse therapeutic areas.
• A collaborative, intellectually stimulating, and growth‑oriented work environment.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $120,000 to $210,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.