Strategic Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs

CMI Media Group; United States; Remote; USD 120.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CMI Media Group is seeking a Strategic Director of Medical and Scientific Affairs to translate complex clinical data into strategic, compliant Medical Affairs communications for pharmaceutical and biotech clients. You will lead client strategy, mentor cross-functional teams, and drive best-in-class ability to navigate diverse therapeutic areas.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, design evidence-based engagement plans, and ensure adherence to MLR/PRC processes while shaping

Qualifikationen

• Advanced scientific degree required or equivalent depth of professional experience.
• 8–12 years of progressive Medical Affairs/scientific communications experience.
• Proven ability to lead consultative engagements and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines and MLR/PRC processes.

Aufgaben

• Design and lead evidence-based Medical Affairs engagement strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders and facilitate strategic workshops.
• Plan omnichannel, compliant HCP engagement across digital and live channels.
• Synthesize clinical data and market insights into actionable strategic narratives.
• Mentor internal teams and ensure governance across Medical Affairs programs.

Ausbildung

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

Jobbeschreibung

Brilliant Minds.
Big Hearts. Bold Opportunities.

Strategic Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs - Cherry Hill, NJ - Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania - New York, NY - Parsippany, NJ - Philadelphia, PA

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.