The Associate Medical Director is responsible for leading content development for multiple projects and providing input on strategy while working cross-functionally and with a high level of independence. The Associate Medical Director is responsible for ensuring high quality regarding content, organization, clarity, accuracy, format, consistency, and adherence to regulatory and internal guidelines, styles, and processes.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
Independently develop strategic, high-quality, and medically accurate content for a wide range of medical communications resources for a smaller book of business (generally 1 – 2 assigned accounts but varies based on size) which span multiple therapeutic areas
Collaborate with internal team members to create compelling content that meets client objectives
Review project briefs and timelines, assign staff, and attend all kick-off meetings
Review content for scientific accuracy and appropriateness to the project
Ensure best practices for content development are followed and advise on strategic or client considerations
Liaise directly with client on strategy and content-related subject matter including medical, legal, regulatory review meetings
Discuss medical content with external stakeholders including medical professionals, key opinion leaders, and managed care customers as required
Plan and allocate resources based on business needs in conjunction with other internal stakeholders
Supervise 1 – 2 medical writers and/or scientific associates directly
Establish and track individual personal development plans for each team member and provide timely feedback
Assist in development of new business proposals including target product profiles (TPPs) and/or competitive analyses
Attend and present at business pitch meetings as needed
Required Education:
BA/BS in life sciences
BA/BS in English combined with experience in a pharmaceutical agency, medical communications company or healthcare advertising
Required Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in the medical communication, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry
Required Skills:
Command of American Medical Association (AMA) style
Strong proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
Strong proficiency with scientific search engines including PubMed and Google Scholar
Required Competencies:
Strong written and verbal communication
High analytic ability
Strong self-management, organizational, and time management
Ability to translate complex scientific concepts for a variety of managed care audiences
Ability to prioritize deadline-sensitive projects and juggle competing client priorities
Highly team- and detail-oriented
Preferred Education: Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD or PhD)
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in gathering, evaluating, and summarizing healthcare business and scientific literature and insights data for a variety of managed care audiences
Working knowledge of managed markets, healthcare, and the healthcare delivery system; health reform legislation; and/or managed care experience (HMO, MCO, PBM, etc.)
Ability to develop engaging promotional content
Managed care experience
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Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.
Reasonable estimate of the current range
$110,000—$152,000 USD
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