Associate Medical Director at VML | Stamford, CT | $75K/yr – $180K/yr

VML

Associate Medical Director

Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $180K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end medical communications engine: translate literature into compliant materials, manage content from draft to approval, and partner with account teams and KOLs to drive client outcomes.

Scientific content ownership: develop and review materials, perform literature searches, and analyze data to back communications.
Delivery governance: steer submission workflows for medical, legal, and regulatory review and ensure quality control of every deliverable.
Cross-functional leadership: mentor juniors, collaborate across departments, and help shape strategic planning and client-facing meetings.

Job Description

Develop strategic and scientifically accurate materials
Write and review medical communications content
Conduct literature searches and data analysis
Manage submission processes for medical/legal/regulatory review
Partner with account teams on project execution
Build relationships with KOLs
Support client meetings and presentations
Guide scientific associates and junior team members
Ensure quality control of deliverables
Maintain reference databases and secure permissions

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD)
1-2 years agency or pharmaceutical industry experience
Strong scientific writing capabilities
Excellent presentation skills
Project management abilities
Literature research expertise
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects
Excellent interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn new therapeutic areas

Emerging leader and mentor
Creative thinker
Team player
Client service oriented

Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

VML

3.5 Glassdoor

VML is a global powerhouse born from the unification of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R — two of the world's most powerful and accomplished creative agencies with complementary capabilities and geographic strengths. We have an industry-unique opportunity to provide our client partners with a fully integrated offering across brand experience, customer experience and commerce practices — powered by deep data and technology experience. For more information, visit www.vml.com.

Founded in 2024

New York, New York, US

33K employees (8,368 in marketing)

www.vml.com

67% recommend to a friend

79% CEO approval