Medical Director - Market Access Marketing

PRECISION AQ, the top payer marketing agency, supports global pharmaceutical and life sciences clients in achieving commercial excellence. We excel at demonstrating the economic, clinical, and societal value of creative medical treatments to payers, providers, patients, and policymakers. As leaders in the generation, analysis, and communication of that evidence, we improve market access and support our clients in their mission of improving care for patients worldwide.

About the role

The Medical Director leads content development for multiple projects and provides strategic input while working cross-functionally with a high level of independence. This role ensures high quality in content, organization, clarity, accuracy, format, consistency, and adherence to regulatory and internal guidelines, styles, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop strategic, high-quality, and medically accurate content for a wide range of medical communications resources (typically 3–4 assigned accounts, varying by size) across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Collaborate with internal team members to create compelling content that meets client objectives.
• Review project briefs and timelines, assign staff, and attend all kick-off meetings.
• Review content for scientific accuracy and appropriateness to the project.
• Ensure best practices for content development are followed and advise on strategic or client considerations.
• Liaise directly with clients on strategy and content-related subject matter, including medical, legal, and regulatory review meetings.
• Discuss medical content with external stakeholders, including medical professionals, key opinion leaders, and managed care customers as required.
• Plan and allocate resources based on business needs in conjunction with other internal stakeholders.
• Supervise 2–4 medical writers and/or scientific associates directly.
• Establish and track individual personal development plans for each team member and provide timely feedback.
• Assist in the development of new business proposals, including target product profiles (TPPs) and/or competitive analyses.
• Attend and present at business pitch meetings as needed.
• Promote and adhere to Precision Value and Health’s workplace values known as PRECISION Principles (Client Service, Purpose, Accountability, Mutual Respect, and Collaboration).

Requirements

• BA/BS in life sciences or BA/BS in English combined with experience in a pharmaceutical agency, medical communications company, or healthcare advertising.
• 5–7 years of experience in medical communication, pharmaceutical, and/or healthcare industry.

Skills

• Command of American Medical Association (AMA) style.
• Strong proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong proficiency with scientific search engines including PubMed and Google Scholar.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• High analytic ability.
• Strong self-management, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts for a variety of managed care audiences.
• Ability to prioritize deadline-sensitive projects and juggle competing client priorities.
• Highly team- and detail-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD or PhD).
• Expertise in gathering, evaluating, and summarizing healthcare business and scientific literature and insights data for managed care audiences.
• Working knowledge of managed markets, healthcare, and the healthcare delivery system; health reform legislation; and/or managed care experience (HMO, MCO, PBM, etc.).
• Ability to develop engaging promotional content.
• Managed care experience.

Pay

Reasonable estimate of the current compensation range: $117,000 USD – $165,000 USD.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.