Director, Medical Strategy

Location: remote (must be located and authorized to work in the US, no C2C). Rate: up to $80/hr.

About the role

Clutch Creative is a rapidly growing staffing agency supporting clients by identifying top talent to help their businesses grow. Our client is seeking a Director, Medical Strategy to provide strategic medical leadership across pharmaceutical advertising and healthcare communications programs. This role partners closely with account, creative, strategy, and scientific teams to translate complex clinical data into compelling, accurate, and audience-relevant communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical strategy and scientific direction across assigned brands and client engagements.
• Translate clinical data, disease-state information, and treatment landscapes into clear strategic recommendations.
• Partner with creative, account, and strategy teams to develop impactful HCP and patient communications.
• Serve as a trusted medical/scientific advisor to clients and internal teams.
• Review and guide medical accuracy, scientific integrity, and regulatory compliance of agency work.
• Lead and mentor junior medical strategy/scientific team members.
• Stay current on therapeutic areas, clinical developments, competitive landscapes, and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific/clinical degree preferred (PharmD, MD, PhD, MS, or similar).
• 7+ years of relevant experience within pharma advertising, medical communications, or healthcare agency environments.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical marketing and HCP communications.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead strategically while collaborating effectively with creative and cross-functional agency teams.