Associate Medical Director

Omnicom Health Medical Communications is a global leader in publications, medical affairs, regulatory consultation, and AOR medical communications. We support 150+ transformational medicines across pharma, biotech, and healthcare. Our agency partners with the medical communications community across the lifecycle of their assets—supercharging their science to engage and reach healthcare professionals.

JOB SUMMARY

The role of the Associate Medical Director is to develop an in-depth understanding of the scientific and clinical aspects of assigned brands. With support from more senior Medical Directors, the Associate Medical Director will leverage their scientific and/or clinical experience to support the development of brand communications, collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout creative development, and help ensure the scientific and medical accuracy of all relevant projects. Additionally, they support/participate in new business pitches as needed and seek opportunities to continually develop their strategic skill set.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Knowledge/Expertise: Develop depth of understanding for assigned products, related medical areas, and competitors on an ongoing basis.
• Strategic Skills/Tools: Gain visibility with internal teams, clients, and HCPs to help meet strategic objectives of the brand.
• Client Relationships: Support the day-to-day client strategy and relationships for multiple accounts.
• Business Development: Support or lead, when appropriate, medical research and development efforts for new business pitches.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledge/Expertise: Ensure that projects are technically accurate, audience appropriate, and meet stated objectives; research and develop outlines, and select references appropriate for a project; identify relevant congresses and provide support; acute attention to detail, with an emphasis on consistency and continuity.
• Strategic Skills/Tools: Master ability to review content for accuracy and credibility; proactively monitor and identify relevant literature; demonstrate navigation mastery of key medical web tools; carefully plan ahead to ensure tasks are undertaken efficiently; participate in proprietary workshops.
• Client Relationships: Establish rapport with clients by participating in medically relevant interactions; onboard new team members as needed.
• Business Development: Develop new business medical backgrounders and provide research support; assist in identifying the medical “hook” for the pitch; contribute to the development of pitch materials.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

• Begin to clearly communicate medical concepts across multiple pieces of business in a condensed, audience-appropriate way to internal cross-functional teams.
• Project confidence as an expert in your assigned brands/therapeutic categories.
• Communicate resourcing, support, and career growth needs to your manager.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

COMPETENCIES

• Management and Leadership: Look for opportunities to learn leadership skills above and beyond brand deliverables.
• Financial Accountability: Learn to reasonably estimate the hours required for specific workflows; notify account teams and/or manager when available to assist other teams; complete timesheets and submit expense reports accurately and on time.
• Teamwork/Collaboration: Build constructive, open, and cooperative relationships with colleagues; work collaboratively with members of cross-functional teams; adhere to the roles and responsibilities of each cross-functional team member; actively participate in team discussions and planning sessions; efficiently manage assigned client workflows to ensure deadlines are met; demonstrate willingness to work beyond basic responsibilities to assist teams.