VP, Medical Director

Calcium+Company

VP, Medical Director responsible for strategic medical direction at VitaminMD. Managing team effectiveness and ensuring client project success through comprehensive medical insights.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical strategy and team management, with a strong focus on scientific accuracy and effective communication. Proficient in navigating clinical research principles and delivering strategic insights to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD, PharmD, Or PhD Degree5+ Years In Medical AdvertisingTeam Management ExperienceClinical Research PrinciplesOutstanding Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Medical Strategy DevelopmentData InterpretationScientific AccuracyBrand PlanningResearch Methodology

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationDetail-OrientedCollaborationEnthusiasmPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ApplicationsKeynotePubMedClinicalTrials.govInternet Research Databases

Industry Keywords

Medical CommunicationsMedical EducationClient EngagementTreatment ParadigmEfficacy And Safety Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages a team of Scientific Associates and/or Associate Medical Directors, ensuring standards are adhered to and work is timely and of the highest quality for appropriate agency representation
Validates, supports, and increases the clinical and medical relevance of work across the agency, including existing client accounts and new business endeavors
Performs in-depth research and builds understanding of a brand's placement within the treatment paradigm, its efficacy and safety data, mechanism of action, and key points of differentiation within the treatment landscape
Directly accountable for medical strategy input in the overall brand planning efforts of the agency, in collaboration with Brand Strategy and Engagement Strategy, as well as providing ongoing support throughout the new business pitch prep process
Ensures scientific and medical accuracy in both internal and external communications
Onboards agency staff to respective brand teams
Collaborates internally with Account, Strategy, Project Management and Creative departments, and with clients daily
Presents educational and strategic information to large groups both internally and during client and new business presentations, which may include individuals with a broad spectrum of backgrounds and education levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

An MD, PharmD, or PhD degree in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred
5+ years of experience in medical advertising, medical communications, or medical education
Previous experience managing a team of direct reports
Strong self-motivation and enthusiasm, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a detail-oriented, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment
Working knowledge of clinical or pre-clinical research principles
Familiarity with PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, and other sources of clinical and scientific content
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where delivering tasks with a quick turnaround is necessary and expected
Demonstrated ability to interpret data and provide clear strategic/scientific direction to a variety of audiences
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, including strong proficiency in related technologies (Microsoft applications, Keynote, Internet research databases)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities to all employees
EOE/AA/M/D/V/F