21GRAMS - VP, Medical Strategy Director

Make Healthcare More Human. We are looking for a VP, Medical Strategy Director to help lead that mission.

What You’ll Do

• Scientific Storyteller: You turn data into direction and evidence into inspiration. You help teams uncover the strategic implications hidden within the science and ensure every idea is grounded in a compelling medical truth.
• Strategic Leader: You lead medical strategy across brands, franchises, and new business opportunities. You define scientific narratives, identify strategic opportunities, and help shape positioning, messaging, and communication platforms.
• Creative Partner: You work hand‑in‑hand with creative and brand strategy teams to elevate the work. You don't simply review ideas—you help make them stronger.
• Trusted Client Advisor: You confidently engage clients as a senior strategic partner, helping them navigate complex scientific and commercial challenges while earning credibility through expertise and thoughtful counsel.
• Quality Champion: You ensure scientific rigor and medical accuracy across deliverables while maintaining a sharp focus on strategic relevance and business impact.
• Inspiring Teacher: You elevate the capabilities of those around you—mentoring junior team members, strengthening agency medical acumen, and helping clients think differently about their brands and opportunities.
• New Business Catalyst: You play an active role in pitches, workshops, and growth initiatives, bringing scientific leadership and strategic thinking that help win new business.
• Builder: You help shape the future of Medical Strategy at 21GRAMS—developing frameworks, processes, thought leadership, and capabilities that keep us ahead of where healthcare marketing is going.

This Position Is a Perfect Fit If

• You believe the best healthcare communications start with great science and end with human impact.
• You are equally comfortable discussing clinical data with medical experts and creative concepts with copywriters and art directors.
• You thrive in ambiguity and enjoy solving complex business challenges.
• You are naturally curious and constantly looking to innovate.
• You know how to influence without hierarchy and lead through expertise.
• You enjoy mentoring others and helping teams do the best work of their careers.
• You believe being hard on the work and good to each other are not mutually exclusive.

What You Should Have

• Advanced scientific degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, NP, PA, or equivalent)
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical advertising, healthcare communications, medical strategy, or related healthcare marketing environments
• Significant agency experience supporting pharmaceutical and biotech brands
• Deep understanding of promotional healthcare communications across HCP, patient, and consumer audiences
• Experience leading scientific and strategic discussions with senior-level clients
• Demonstrated success partnering with creative, strategy, and account teams to develop breakthrough work
• Experience contributing to new business pitches and agency growth initiatives
• Strong presentation, storytelling, and facilitation skills
• Ability to simplify complex science into clear, compelling strategic direction
• Experience managing, mentoring, and developing talent

Bonus Points For

• Experience in rare disease, oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious disease, or specialty care categories
• Launch experience across pre‑launch, launch, and lifecycle brands
• Experience leading workshops, advisory boards, and KOL engagements
• A healthy obsession with healthcare, culture, technology, and where they're headed next

Location: Remote or Hybrid (U.S.)

Pay Range: $200,000 - $235,000

Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.