Title: VP, MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Office Location: Hybrid in New York City
Our Purpose:
Science & Purpose is a full-service agency dedicated to bringing deeper meaning to science. We were launched from Patients & Purpose in 2021—built on a passion for patient health with a unified focus on both patient and HCP communications. We work to create a deeper understanding of science, deeper connections with brands, and ultimately, a deeper impact on health outcomes for all.
Who We’re Looking For:
We are building an inclusive culture of solution seekers, collaborators, and creators—all of whom possess an entrepreneurial spirit and curiosity. We are excited to shape the future of Science & Purpose with individuals who are energized by opportunity and equally obsessed with having a core role in bringing the power of science to more patients and HCPs. We are a team built on mutual trust, respect, and appreciation for the power of our differences.
We believe that clinical data are only dull to those who don’t understand how to unlock their potential. We are looking for someone who has a knack for simplifying complicated science, can translate clinical concepts into impactful content across a range of audiences, and can help clients discover the true scientific opportunities within their brands. If you are someone who relishes the challenge of communicating science in a creative way, you may be our next VP, Medical Director .
Role expectations are outlined below:
- Oversees an assigned book of business as the medical steward responsible for strategic integrity and medical accuracy
- Become the day-to-day medical expert that the team and clients lean on to know the disease state, data, and its strategic implications
- Excellent communication skills with ability to deliver engaging presentations and communicate scientific narratives in a simple and engaging way
- Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to set strategic expectations and uncover the most meaningful and compelling differentiators and content
- Participates in new business pitches from a medical strategy perspective
- Leads internal and external stakeholder sessions, including, but not limited to, workshops, advisory boards, HCP interviews
- Proactively monitors changing market dynamics and provides competitive intelligence reports of key conferences
The skills you’ll need:
- Advanced degree in life science required (PhD, PharmD, MD)
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Deep comfort being the client-facing medical lead
- Experience across HCP and DTC communications in healthcare advertising
- Experience with launch brands strongly preferred
- Experience supporting new business pitches
- In-person attendance for client meetings and/or client travel
The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.
Omnicom Health Group is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is equally distributed, and we’re focused on developing diverse teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you.
