5+ years of experience in medical communications or related roles
Proven ability to create high-quality medical content across various therapeutic areas
Strong scientific literacy with quick adaptability to new therapeutic areas
Experience in synthesizing literature and clinical insights into clear narratives
Excellent communication skills with confidence in presentations
Ability to independently manage multiple deliverables while meeting quality standards
Responsibilities
Develop scientifically accurate and compelling content across various formats
Conduct literature reviews and synthesize complex data into clear narratives
Lead project briefs and guide cross-functional teams in executing medical communications
Collaborate with senior strategists on planning for advisory boards and workshops
Engage directly with clients as a scientific partner to support account growth
Benefits
Hybrid work model offering flexibility
Opportunity to work on diverse therapeutic areas
Engagement with senior leaders and strategic initiatives
Potential for career growth into broader strategic leadership roles
Access to innovative tools and technologies in scientific communication
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Associate Director, Scientific Strategy blends advanced scientific communication with growing strategic leadership. This role contributes to both content development and scientific planning, supporting integrated medical communications initiatives across multiple therapeutic areas. The ideal candidate brings strong scientific acumen, independent writing capability, and an interest in helping shape forward-thinking engagement strategies alongside senior leaders.
What You'll Do:
Develop scientifically accurate, compelling content across formats, ensuring clarity, integrity, and alignment with project objectives.
Conduct literature reviews and synthesize complex data into clear narratives that support scientific platforms and communication strategies.
Lead project briefs and provide guidance that enables cross-functional teams to execute high-quality medical communications deliverables.
Collaborate with senior strategists to support planning for advisory boards, workshops, and other strategic initiatives.
Engage directly with clients as a scientific partner, contributing to presentations, discussions, and opportunities for account growth.
Qualifications
Required:
5+ years of experience in medical communications, medical education, or related scientific communication roles.
Proven ability to develop high-quality medical content across therapeutic areas.
Strong scientific literacy with the ability to learn new therapeutic areas quickly.
Experience synthesizing literature, data, and clinical insights into clear, accurate narratives.
Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting to internal and client teams.
Ability to manage multiple deliverables independently while meeting quality and timeline expectations.
Desired:
Scientific degree, with PhD or MD preferred.
Experience supporting strategic planning or advisory board development.
Prior involvement in new business proposals or pitch participation.
Interest in evolving into a broader strategic leadership role.
Comfort working with digital or innovative formats for scientific communication.
Enthusiasm for integrating AI into scientific and strategic workflows.
Additional Information
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About Klick Health
Klick Health is a digital health agency that specializes in creating digital solutions for healthcare companies. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Klick Health's services include strategy, creative, technology, and analytics. The company has won numerous awards for its work in the healthcare industry.
