Vice President, Medical Director

USA (On-site)

$155K/yr – $190K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead scientific content quality and strategic direction for pharmaceutical advertising, shaping client plans, new business pitches, and cross-team collaboration to translate trial data into compelling messaging.

  • Oversee content across disease states to ensure accurate messaging and scientific integrity.
  • Guide client strategy and thought leadership, turning meetings into actionable plans.
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute scientific insights to new business pitches.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strong experience in developing, reviewing, and managing accuracy and quality of scientific content produced within a pharmaceutical advertising agency
  • Provide client and strategic oversight
  • Evaluate how feedback gained from the meeting impacts the client’s tactical plans
  • Assess and communicate market trends; build thought leader and client relationships as well as internal collaborations with the teams
  • Add clinical expertise for new business pitches, including:
  • Building proposal and pitch decks
  • Developing scientific insights and strategy
  • Oversee the development of content for multiple disease states/clients, by:
  • Assisting medical writers and associate medical directors by ensuring appropriate messaging is communicated across all projects
  • Providing strategic scientific and/or medical advice to clients

Requirements

  • Advanced degree required, clinical background preferred (MD/DO, NP, PA, PhD, PharmD)
  • Must have 8+ years of experience in a scientific/medical role (experience in pharmaceutical advertising/medical communications is a plus)
  • Endocrinology (hypoparathyroidism), Rare Disease therapeutic category experience preferred
  • Highly strategic with excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven track record of helping to developing creative scientific solutions for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients
  • Excellent organization skills and precise attention to detail
  • Communicate clearly and articulately when writing and speaking

Benefits

  • competitive compensation package
  • Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Company match 401k
  • flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time
  • eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work
  • Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements
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GSW, powered by Syneos Health

GSW, powered by Syneos Health, is a full-service communications agency that goes beyond advertising to create personalized brand experiences with a focus in health and wellness. Our services include advertising, digital and closed-loop marketing, strategic insight, branding, communications planning, predictive modeling, market access strategies, media, and market research.GSW spans six offices including Columbus, Ohio, LA, New York, and Toronto, as well as a diversified client roster steeped in pharma, diagnostics, advanced genetics, big data, device, and wellness, career opportunity awaits.

Founded in 1977
Westerville, Ohio, USA
313 employees (121 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.1%
Direct
35%
Referral
5%
Social
13.7%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~313

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
68 (22% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4