Associate Medical Director

Federal Trade Commission

Associate Medical Director leading medical communication projects and managing client relationships at Omnicom Health. Ensuring scientific needs are met with focus, rigor, accuracy, and relevance.

Posted 6/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $95,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop content, including data analysis, for a range of complex projects with minimal review/direction
Work with teams on budgets and proposal review
Develop understanding of forecasting and staffing tools
Incorporate strategic concepts into projects Independently and accurately, and train junior team members to do so
Drive and contribute to client strategies
Independently lead written and verbal client communications
Build and manage collaborative relationships with clients
Participate and lead off-site and remote meetings
Assist other Associate Directors and team members with project prioritization
Identify and communicate important updates and medical-regulatory milestones to team and recommend new business opportunities
Lead internal training sessions as appropriate
Develop understanding of agency capabilities and identify opportunities to cross-sell scientific services

Requirements

What you’ll need

An advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD, PharmD) with 3 to 5 years of experience in a Medical Communications agency setting
Strong therapeutic category knowledge and experience
Experience working directly with pharmaceutical clients
Demonstrated ability to interpret data and provide strategic/scientific direction to clients
Proficiency organizing teams and managing projects
Strong self-motivation and enthusiasm with demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly detail-oriented environment
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical standards, compliance, and regulations
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, including strong proficiency in related technologies (Microsoft applications, Internet research platforms, etc)
Ability and willingness to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive compensation package
Paid annual vacation, holiday and sick time off
Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental and vision
Competitive 401(k) investment options
Employee stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee referral awards
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement
Training and mentoring opportunities through programs such as Omnicom University, led by international influencers and Harvard Business School professors
Retail and entertainment discounts and benefits available
A rewarding workplace and a fun team environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisforecasting toolsstaffing toolsproject managementstrategic directionmedical communicationstherapeutic category knowledgepharmaceutical standardscomplianceregulations

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationself-motivationenthusiasmdetail-orientedtrainingclient relationship managementpresentation skillsteam organization

Certifications

PhDMDPharmD