Director, Medical Strategy

New York City, NY (On-site)

$140K/yr – $150K/yrFull time

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Description

OVERVIEW:

The Director, Medical Strategy leads medical strategy for assigned brands and

projects. You operate as the primary resource on the "Scientific What and Clinical

Why," translating disease mechanisms, drug MOAs, and clinical trials into clear,

actionable strategic direction that elevates our work and drives client growth.

This role safeguards scientific integrity while unlocking strategic opportunity. By

owning medical direction and guiding teams, you turn complex science into clarity,

align partners, and raise the standard of thinking across the work. Clients gain a

trusted scientific partner who brings clarity to complexity, helping them navigate data

and evolving standards of care.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Own the medical strategy and scientific point of view across assigned

brands, ensuring all work is grounded in a clear, differentiated, and

clinically sound narrative

• Translate complex clinical data, disease states, and treatment

landscapes into actionable insights that inform brand strategy and

creative development

• Integrate medical thinking across Strategy, Creative, Media, and Account

to ensure a cohesive and high-quality output

• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of scientific accuracy

and align with regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements

• Serve as a trusted scientific partner to clients, guiding discussions and

decisions with clarity and confidence

• Mentor and develop junior team members, elevating the overall level of

scientific thinking across the agency

• Contribute to new business and organic growth through strong medical

POVs

What Experience and Skills Do You Need?

• 7–10+ years of experience in medical strategy, scientific

communications, or related roles

• Required: Advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD, PharmD)

• Required: Pharmaceutical experience and strong understanding of

clinical data and regulated environments

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex science into clear, strategic

direction

• Deep understanding of clinical research and treatment landscapes

(oncology experience preferred)

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage

senior stakeholders

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence collaboratively

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Moon Rabbit

Moon Rabbit is an independent advertising agency created by a rare breed of people who aren’t satisfied with being conventional. Who know that creative license is worthless without true freedom of expression. Who are Proudly Misfit and consider the title a badge of honor.None of us are alike, but we are guided by the same mission. We are genuine people who do ingenious work. Our backgrounds, fields of expertise, and perspectives may differ but we share a passion for creating things that are meaningful and truly resonate with people—work that can only be brought to life through authenticity and the diversity of our unique blend of talents.We have offices in New York, California and London. Our clients range from boutique to bluechip and from consumer to biotech. We're Great Place to Work certified, Google Partners, Veeva Partners - actually just great partners all around.

Founded in 2017
New York, New York, USA
125 employees (56 in marketing)