Medical Strategist (Health)

Responsibilities

• Support assets in development and in-market with medical strategy guidance through collaboration with medical and commercial clients to support development of medical strategy and content.
• Act as the medical strategy expert for new business and in medical/legal/regulatory reviews
• Oversee all deliverables from a medical strategy perspective to ensure alignment with medical and commercial goals.
• Support crafting the overarching strategic approach to drive shifts in audience mindsets and shape the direction for disease awareness and education needs based on research founded in ‘radical empathy’
• Collaborate closely with brand strategy to develop the strategy and the creative briefing documents for pitches and project briefs
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of medical literature, clinical trial data, and competitive intelligence to identify key insights and unmet needs within specific therapeutic areas
• Create content guided by desk research and IDIs with KOLs and HCPs, presents at pitch meetings and answers medical questions
• Translate complex scientific data and medical concepts into clear, concise, and engaging narratives that resonate with target audiences, including healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients.
• Help guide development of the scientific narrative, promotional lexicon, message architecture and key message pillars in partnership with brand strategy and creative
• Ensure clarity and medical and regulatory accuracy of messages and brand strategy alignment of all content and copy

Requirements

• A degree in a scientific or medical field (e.g., biology, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related discipline). An advanced degree (e.g., PhD, PharmD, MD) is a plus but not required.
• 0-1 years of experience in medical communications, medical strategy, or a related field within the healthcare industry. Agency experience is preferred but not required.
• A strong understanding of medical science, clinical trial data, and regulatory guidelines relevant to the healthcare industry.
• Proven ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, concise, and engaging content for diverse audiences, including HCPs and patients.
• Experience in developing a variety of medical communication materials, such as slide decks, manuscripts, abstracts, and digital content.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including experience with literature reviews, competitive intelligence gathering, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with KOL identification and engagement is a plus.
• Familiarity with HCP and DTC marketing regulations and guidelines is preferred.

Benefits

• Passionate, driven people: We champion a culture of people who 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, a growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.