Associate Medical Director – Rheumatology, Dermatology
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Freelance VP, Medical Director
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Provide strategic medical and scientific leadership across assigned accounts and new business projects
- Lead and mentor junior team members (Scientific Associates, Associate Medical Directors, Medical Writers) on an as-needed, project-specific basis
- Conduct in-depth literature reviews and synthesize clinical data to support key brand strategies and messaging
- Ensure scientific and medical accuracy of all content and communications (internal and client-facing)
- Partner cross-functionally with Account, Strategy, Creative, and Project Management teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality work
- Present educational and strategic content to clients, internal teams, and new business audiences in a confident and engaging manner
- Serve as a therapeutic area expert, staying current with clinical developments and competitive landscapes
- Adapt seamlessly to different client needs, timelines, and workflows while maintaining the highest professional and scientific standards
Requirements
- 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
- Experience in oncology is preferred
- Demonstrated success in leading medical strategy for brands and mentoring team members
- Strong understanding of clinical research principles, study design, and data interpretation
- Proficiency with scientific databases (e.g., PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov) and digital tools (Microsoft Suite, Keynote, research platforms)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to both scientific and non-scientific audiences
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple clients and priorities
- Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable—able to manage projects independently while aligning with agency goals and client needs
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants
- Commitment to core values of commitment, integrity, and respect
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
medical strategyclinical research principlesstudy designdata interpretationliterature reviewsscientific accuracyoncology expertise
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationadaptabilityproactivitypresentation skills
Certifications
MDPharmDPhD
