Medical Content Lead

About the role

Real Chemistry is seeking a talented and dynamic Medical Content Lead 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

• Lead the development of high-quality, scientifically rigorous content across a high volume of deliverables, including complex projects, brands, and/or therapeutic areas, working independently with minimal input needed from senior-level reviewers
• Provide strategic input to clients and internal teams on scientific messaging, differentiation with competitors, impactful data inclusion and interpretation, and educational needs
• Challenge and refine project briefs, as appropriate, to ensure that deliverables are tactically relevant, strategically sound, and scientifically robust
• Guide less-experienced medical writers on content structure, data interpretation, referencing, and alignment with strategic imperatives, informally supporting their development
• Harness strong interpersonal skills to develop and strengthen key relationships with clients and key opinion leaders across multiple therapeutic areas
• Leverage experience on assigned accounts/therapeutic areas to make proactive recommendations to clients regarding content enhancements or new deliverables or approaches that support organic growth
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance with client guidelines and industry regulations
• Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned—duties and responsibilities may relate to business development, departmental or agency-wide initiatives, and more

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
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across diverse accounts, maintaining high-quality standards under pressure
• Proficiency 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

• Experience in healthcare communications within an agency
• Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related discipline
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with AI tools and resources

Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Scientific storytelling
• Client relationship management
• Content structure and data interpretation
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Content enhancement and new deliverables
• Scientific accuracy and compliance

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program and perks tailored to your region
• Free snacks and meals
• Generous holiday and paid time off
• Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans
• Savings for the future
• Mental wellness coaching and support
• Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning

Pay

The pay range for this position is $90,000 - $125,000. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—New York City, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Carmel (IN), or Lambertville (NJ)—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.