Associate Medical Director

About the role

Real Chemistry is seeking a talented and dynamic Associate Medical Director to join our growing medical communications team. This role is an excellent opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge, high-impact scientific content that elevates medical education and advances patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of a team of medical writers within assigned therapeutic areas and client accounts; provide leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of excellence and supporting professional growth within the team
• Review and revise medical content to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment with client strategies
• Counsel and serve as integral partner to clients in the development of various medical strategies and in the design and analysis of related medical communication tactics and deliverables
• Serve as the primary medical point of contact for clients on projects and deliverables, building trust and maintaining open communication while providing strategic and tactical guidance
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance with client guidelines and industry regulations
• Understand project scopes and statuses and partner with account/project leads to ensure accurate budgeting, timely resourcing, and effective communication within cross-functional teams
• Contribute to business growth by supporting the development of new business proposals and participating in client pitches

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare communications within an agency, with a demonstrated track record of developing high-quality deliverables
• Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related discipline (PhD, MD, or PharmD preferred)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive scientific narratives tailored to diverse audiences, including primary care physicians and specialists
• Prowess in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat as well as familiarity with online proofing platforms (eg, Workfront Proof, Ziflow) and Veeva Vault
• Proficiency with AI tools and resources to facilitate research and develop content in an efficient and responsible manner

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across diverse accounts, maintaining high-quality standards under pressure
• Proficiency with AI tools and resources to facilitate research and develop content in an efficient and responsible manner

Skills

• Strategic thinking and deep dive into scientific data
• Ability to distill actionable insights in a compelling and compliant manner
• Natural leadership and team player with a positive, solutions-oriented, and client-focused approach to challenges

Benefits

This position comes with a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $125,000, subject to individual performance and experience. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region, including:

• Free snacks to keep you running all day long
• Miscellaneous benefits such as holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, and support in saving for the future
• Mental wellness coaching and support
• Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning

Pay

The pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting is $100,000 - $125,000. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location.

Company Culture

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates.