Associate Medical Director (Promotional Medical Education)

The role

You will lead a team of medical writers to develop scientific content and medical strategies. You will serve as a primary medical point of contact for clients and ensure all deliverables meet scientific and regulatory standards.

What you will do

• Oversee a team of medical writers within assigned therapeutic areas and client accounts
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the team
• Review and revise medical content for scientific accuracy and alignment with client strategies
• Counsel clients in the development of medical strategies and design of communication tactics
• Serve as the primary medical point of contact for clients
• Ensure deliverables meet scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance standards
• Partner with account and project leads on budgeting, resourcing, and communication
• Support new business proposals and participate in client pitches

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of 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 under pressure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with online proofing platforms (eg, Workfront Proof, Ziflow) and Veeva Vault
• Proficiency with AI tools and resources

Nice to have

• PhD, MD, or PharmD preferred

Benefits

• Free snacks
• Generous holiday and paid time off
• Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans
• Support in saving for the future
• Mental wellness coaching and support
• Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning

About the company

Real Chemistry is a global agency providing healthcare communications and marketing services to pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The company uses scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights to transform healthcare.