SVP, Group Medical Director

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Medical strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Senior leadership involvement

Business development insights

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an SVP, Group Medical Director to shape medical strategy across client accounts in a remote role. You will ensure scientific rigor, align strategy with brand goals, and influence senior stakeholders to drive medical excellence and business growth.

You will lead team development, participate in senior planning, and apply strong financial and operational judgment to account health and staffing in a dynamic Business Services environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a clinical or scientific field (MS/MD/PhD/PharmD).
• 9+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with direct reports.
• Experience developing strategic medical communications content.
• Financial and operational acumen related to staffing and account health.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical excellence and support team growth and development.
• Review agency content and provide strategic medical recommendations.
• Stay current on industry trends to inform medical strategy and branding.
• Collaborate with internal teams and healthcare professionals to meet business objectives.
• Ensure consistent messaging through strong medical positioning and input.
• Identify medical opportunities that support strategic development.
• Develop best-practice toolkits and facilitate workshops.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic communication

Collaborative teamwork

Financial & operational acumen

Cross-functional influence

Education

MS/MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a SVP, Group Medical Director to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.
This role will shape medical strategy across client accounts, ensuring scientific rigor, strategic alignment, and clear, compelling communication. The position will partner closely with cross-functional teams and healthcare professionals to influence brand direction, strengthen medical excellence, and support business growth. The successful candidate will also help lead team development, contribute to senior-level planning, and bring strong financial and operational judgment to account health and staffing.
Location: Remote
Compensation: $220,000 – $280,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead medical excellence and support the growth and development of the team
• Review agency-developed content and provide strategic medical recommendations
• Stay current on industry trends to inform brand and medical strategy
• Collaborate with internal teams and healthcare professionals to achieve business objectives
• Ensure consistent messaging through strong medical positioning and strategic input
• Identify and execute medical opportunities that support strategic development
• Develop best-practice toolkits and facilitate workshops

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a clinical or scientific field, such as MS, MD, PhD, or PharmD
• 9+ years of relevant industry experience
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including direct report supervision
• Experience developing strategic medical communications content
• Financial and operational acumen related to staffing and account health

Benefits

• Opportunity for professional growth and leadership development
• Engagement in innovative medical strategy and brand communications
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams and healthcare professionals
• Participation in senior leader meetings and strategic planning
• Involvement in business development and crafting medical insights

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.