Vice President, Medical Director

What took you so long?! We’ve been waiting for you. At Razorfish Health, we are fueling the practice of modern medicine. RFH is built for the modern age of medicine, with a deep commitment to science, technology, and innovation to help healthcare providers and patients make better connections for better outcomes. Our focus is on future trends and disruptors that will shape how medicine is practiced today, creating a healthier tomorrow.

We support that promise with 300+ employees across three office locations in New York City, Philadelphia, and Chicago, plus many remote team members. Our team includes 12 members with MDs, PharmDs, or PhDs, and we work with 5 of the top 8 pharma companies.

About the role

The VP, Medical Director is responsible for providing medical, scientific, and strategic leadership for clients and internal teams. This person serves as a senior medical voice across the agency, helping translate complex science, clinical data, and brand objectives into clear, accurate, and compelling medical communications. In this role, you will partner closely with account, strategy, creative, editorial, and regulatory teams to guide the development of medical advertising materials that are scientifically accurate, strategically sound, and aligned with client goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical, scientific, and strategic expertise to clients and internal teams
• Serve as a senior medical partner across assigned accounts, guiding the development of accurate, compelling, and strategically relevant medical communications
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of therapeutic areas such as immunology, oncology, hematology, and other complex disease states
• Support large AOR accounts by providing medical guidance across brand strategy, campaign development, content creation, and client deliverables
• Oversee the development of medical advertising materials created by Razorfish Health
• Take responsibility for the quality, medical accuracy, scientific integrity, and timeliness of assigned projects
• Review and edit medical content prior to client, internal, or MLR submission
• Direct writers and content developers in the creation of original medical content
• Help ensure compliance with medical, legal, and regulatory review processes
• Partner with account, strategy, creative, editorial, and regulatory teams to ensure work is medically sound and aligned with client objectives
• Interact with clients, healthcare provider experts, and internal agency teams both in person and remotely
• Present medical rationale, scientific insights, and strategic recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders
• Participate in new business pitches and contribute medical expertise to prospective client opportunities
• Mentor and guide team members, helping elevate the quality of medical thinking and content across the agency

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in healthcare, medicine, or a related scientific field, such as MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, DDS, or equivalent advanced degree
• At least 5 years of agency, pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry experience
• Experience working on pharmaceutical advertising accounts, with AOR experience preferred
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical marketing principles, regulations, and practices
• Experience developing, reviewing, and guiding medical advertising materials
• Strong writing and editorial skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear and compelling content
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to provide medical, scientific, and strategic counsel to clients and internal teams
• Comfortable working closely with cross-functional teams, including account, strategy, creative, editorial, and regulatory partners
• Strong client service orientation and ability to build trusted relationships with clients and healthcare experts
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced agency environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Thorough, scientifically curious, and comfortable managing multiple priorities across accounts
• Ability to participate in new business opportunities and present confidently to prospective clients

The ideal candidate is a senior medical leader who can combine deep scientific expertise with strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and a collaborative agency approach.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental and vision
• Disability insurance
• 401K plan
• Parental and family care leave
• Family forming assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off

Pay

Compensation range: USD $129,485.00 - USD $207,324.00/Annually. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position.