Medical Director

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities. Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem. Real Chemistry is seeking a talented and dynamic Medical Director to join our growing medical communications team. This role is an excellent opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge, high-impact scientific content that elevates medical education and advances patient outcomes. As a Medical Director, you’ll leverage your expertise in medical strategy and scientific storytelling to drive impactful deliverables across multiple therapeutic areas. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, and cultivate strong client relationships to ensure excellence in all aspects of our work. This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices— New York City, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Carmel (IN), or Lambertville (NJ) —or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. What you’ll do: Oversee a team of several medical writers within assigned therapeutic areas and client accounts; foster a collaborative and supportive team culture focused on high standards, accountability, and continuous learning to elevate scientific quality, strategic thinking, and project ownership across the team Review and revise all medical content to ensure strategic integrity, scientific accuracy, and quality execution of deliverables in alignment with client objectives Counsel and serve as integral partner to clients in the development of various medical strategies and in the design and analysis of related medical communication tactics and deliverables Drive and shape contributions to strategic planning initiatives and tactical ideation on assigned client accounts Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance with client guidelines and industry regulations Understand project scopes and statuses and partner with account/project leads to ensure accurate budgeting, timely resourcing, and effective communication within cross-functional teams Support senior medical and operations leaders by providing input into staffing needs, workload balance, and process improvements within assigned accounts Contribute to business growth by identifying organic growth opportunities, supporting business development proposals, and participating in client pitches Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned—duties and responsibilities may relate to business development, departmental or agency-wide initiatives, and more This position is a perfect fit for you if: Our company values — Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability with an “I” — really speak to you You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and can adapt to shifting priorities with resilience and resourcefulness You are a strategic thinker with a passion for diving deep into scientific data and distilling actionable insights in a compelling and compliant manner You are a natural leader and team player, with a positive, solutions-oriented, and client-focused approach to challenges What you should have: 5+ years of experience in healthcare communications within an agency, with a demonstrated track record of developing high-quality deliverables Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related discipline (PhD, MD, or PharmD preferred) Experience in chronic inflammatory disease is a plus Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive scientific narratives tailored to diverse audiences, including primary care physicians and specialists Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across diverse accounts, maintaining high-quality standards under pressure Demonstrated track record of leading and developing highly effective teams of medical writers Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat as well as familiarity with online proofing platforms (eg, Workfront Proof, Ziflow) and Veeva Vault Proficiency with AI tools and resources to facilitate research and develop content in an efficient and responsible manner Pay Range: $130,000.00-140,000.00 This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here . We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com . Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have office locations in cities in the US, UK, and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are also actively opening new office locations, so if one opens near you, our Real HART policy will apply. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together – and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person – but also supports flexibility for our people. Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know. *Notice: Real Chemistry and its affiliates' names are being misused by scammers through messaging services, fake websites, and apps. 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