Group Director, Medical – Pharma Ad Agency Experience Required

EVERSANA

. Consult with Science, Creative, Account, and Planning teams to create compelling medical content across digital and print media .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $143,170 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical communications and content development, leveraging advanced clinical knowledge to drive strategic brand objectives and enhance medical literacy. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor teams, and effectively communicate complex medical information to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Clinical/Scientific DegreeMedical Communications ExperienceData Analysis SkillsContent Development LeadershipAgency Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Data AnalysisLiterature SearchPromotional Material DevelopmentRegulatory Approval ProcessesDisease-State Knowledge

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoringStrategic ThinkingCommitment to Diversity

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryMedical MarketingHealthcare ProfessionalsClinical TrialsMedical Conferences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Consult with Science, Creative, Account, and Planning teams to create compelling medical content across digital and print media
Identify new clinical developments and apply disease-state knowledge to drive client business growth through promotional and unbranded initiatives
Analyze clinical data, conduct literature searches, participate in medical conferences, and perform competitive analyses
Engage and inform colleagues, healthcare professionals, clients, and medical, legal, and regulatory groups
Collaborate and communicate deliverables and strategic recommendations with clients
Manage and mentor junior Medical team members
Guide the creation of clinically cogent promotional materials and ensure effective use of clinical data for strategic brand objectives
Improve medical literacy across agency groups and provide understanding of disease states, clinical trials, and treatments
Guide submissions for client medical/regulatory approval processes and incorporate client and regulatory feedback
Travel occasionally, less than 10%
Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced clinical/scientific degree such as MD, PhD, or PharmD
At least seven years of experience in an agency or the pharmaceutical industry supporting marketing or medical communications
Agency experience is ideal
Passion for science and medicine
Proven track record of communicating medical advances to different audiences
Ability to get up to speed quickly on new therapeutic areas
Ability to lead and execute content development, including data analysis, for complex projects with minimal review/direction
Ability to independently and accurately incorporate strategic concepts into projects and guide others to do so

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work option
Competitive salary
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities
Inclusive culture and Equal Opportunity Employer