VP, Medical Communications Strategy
Why Join the HWP Group?
Health & Wellness Partners, LLC (HWP) is a medical and scientific communications agency dedicated to advancing patient care through innovative solutions. We collaborate with life science industry stakeholders to develop award-winning strategies and deliver impactful educational programming. Our commitment extends to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for our employees.
What You Need to Know
We are seeking a Vice President, Medical Communications Strategy to join our Strategy Team. This role is part of the strategy team and works closely with internal teams such as Scientific/Medical, Account, Creative, and Digital. The VP, MedCom Strategy leads strategic thinking for promotional medical communications and serves as a trusted advisor to clients. They also engage with external marketing and medical teams and thought leaders in the therapeutic area.
What You’ll Do
Lead strategic thinking for promotional medical communications, collaborating with the scientific medical team and internal teams.
Ensure initiatives and content align with brand strategy and assist teams in MLR readiness.
Contribute to standards and best practices for promotional medical communications across the agency.
Support planning, design, and execution of HCP-focused peer-to-peer initiatives, including advisory boards.
Oversee the rollout of P2P-driven tactics and champion digital-first and AI-enabled approaches.
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior client stakeholders and contribute to high-level client meetings and presentations.
Expand medical communications work within existing clients and proactively identify new business opportunities.
Support the development of junior strategists and cross-functional partners through coaching and collaboration.
Represent the agency externally as a medical communications expert and attend industry conferences and events.
Contribute to thought leadership that reinforces the agency's credibility in medical communications.
What You’ll Have
Deep experience (10+ years) in promotional medical communications strategy within pharma and biotech.
Extensive hands-on experience (6+ years) in HCP, P2P engagement, including advisory boards.
A strong understanding of market data, regulatory frameworks, and promotional compliance.
A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with comfort navigating ambiguity and influencing across teams.
Proven experience leading product launches and complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
Strong executive communication skills: able to facilitate discussions and present a clear, compelling strategic story with clients and internal teams.
A strategic, disciplined thinker with a strong point of view.
A deeply ingrained understanding of the HCP/P2P world and enthusiasm for it.
A reliable, trusted partner with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
A team-first mentality with the ability to lead through influence.
What We Offer
Immediate eligibility for all benefits, including medical, dental, vision, group term life, short-term and long-term disability.
401(k) plan employer matching contributions.
Generous PTO, including a week off in December for the holidays.
Paid volunteer time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
On-site gym and other employee wellness initiatives.
Employee Assistance Program.
Compensation or comp time for onsite weekend work.
Remote and hybrid work schedule options.
Office locations in Upper Saddle River NJ (HQ), Red Bank NJ, and San Diego CA.
Salary range: $170,000 – $185,000 annually. Note: Actual salary will depend on background and experience.
M/F/D/V.