Medical Strategy Director – MedComms

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. Own medical strategy across medical communications accounts and therapy areas .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical strategy and communications, with a strong ability to translate complex clinical data into clear messaging. Proven leadership in guiding content strategy and mentoring teams while ensuring scientific integrity across deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Scientific DegreeMedical Communications ExperienceScientific Narrative DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementMentoring and Talent Development

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Hard Skills

Clinical Data UnderstandingPublication PlanningRegulatory FrameworksCommunication Platform DevelopmentMulti-Brand Account Leadership

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingStrategic Judgment

Industry Keywords

Medical StrategyMedical CommunicationsPharma AdvertisingOmnichannel InitiativesMLR Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own medical strategy across medical communications accounts and therapy areas
Lead development of scientific narratives across disease education, MOA, data dissemination, and HCP/patient education
Translate complex clinical data into clear, structured communication strategies
Partner with creative, account, and scientific teams to shape work from the ground up
Serve as a senior scientific partner to clients—trusted, steady, and highly credible
Drive consistency and excellence across multi-brand and multi-audience programs
Guide content strategy across omnichannel medical communications initiatives
Ensure scientific integrity across all deliverables, including review through MLR and compliance processes
Mentor Associate Directors and Strategists, elevating scientific thinking across the team
Identify gaps in the science story and proactively shape solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent experience preferred)
7+ years in medical communications, medical strategy, or pharma advertising
Deep experience developing scientific narratives and communication platforms
Strong understanding of clinical data, publication planning, and regulatory frameworks
Proven ability to translate complex science into clear, audience-ready messaging
Experience leading multi-brand or large-scale med comms accounts
Confident client presence with strong relationship-building skills
Experience mentoring and developing junior and mid-level talent
Strong strategic judgment with a high standard for scientific accuracy and clarity