OverviewThe Medical Director is responsible for leading medical strategy and execution for a core brand within a client portfolio. This role translates complex medical and healthcare system information into clear, actionable direction and ensures scientific accuracy across all materials entering regulatory review.
ResponsibilitiesOwn Brand-Level Medical Content- Lead medical content for assigned brand(s) within a client portfolio
- Translate clinical data and health information into positioning, messaging, and claim direction
- Ensure materials reflect real-world treatment dynamics and HCP decision-making
- Anticipate scientific, clinical, and regulatory risk
Lead Scientific Review and Regulatory Process- Serve as primary medical reviewer of promotional and non-promotional materials for patients and providers
- Review copy, layouts, concepts, and client-facing deliverable to ensure scientific accuracy and clinical relevance
- Prepare materials for regulatory review, including detailed reference annotation and reference validation
- Support regulatory review discussions for assigned brands
- Resolve scientific and clinical feedback efficiently and accurately
Collaborate Cross-Functionally- Partner with copywriters to refine claims and strengthen scientific clarity
- Work with strategy partners and creative teams to ensure ideas are grounded in clinical reality
- Contribute to briefs and creative development from a scientific perspective
- Lead disease and product education sessions for internal teams and support client education, as needed
- Ensure cross-functional partners understand key clinical and competitive dynamics
- Reinforce scientific standards during onboarding of new team members
Support Team Development- Contribute to internal training and scientific knowledge sharing
- Mentor Associate Medical Directors and provide structured feedback
Contribute to Growth- Support new business efforts related to assigned therapeutic areas
- Provide scientific input for pitch materials and RFP responses
- Help identify opportunities to expand client engagement through strong medical partnership
WHAT SETS THIS ROLE APARTYou own the science behind the brand.
You ensure every claim stands up to scrutiny.
You move confidently between data and creative execution.
Qualifications- Advanced degree in a healthcare or science field required (PharmD, PhD, Master's, or equivalent)
- 5-7+ years of experience in medical strategy, medical affairs, scientific communications, or related healthcare industry roles
- Demonstrated experience leading medical reviews for scientific accuracy and regulatory readiness
- Strong understanding of clinical trial design, endpoints, and treatment pathways
- Experience using AI-enabled tools to support research and scientific review, with the ability to critically evaluate outputs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining scientific rigor
Additional informationPublicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
Compensation Range: USD $106,780.00 - USD $153,405.00/Annually. 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 the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/5/2026.
