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Medical Strategy Director – Advertising
Fifth ElementMedical Strategy Director owning major brands' strategy in pharmaceutical advertising. Leading teams and integrating medical strategies with brand and creative efforts for optimum performance.
Posted 7/31/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in medical strategy and communications, with a strong ability to lead multi-brand portfolios and mentor teams. Proven track record in shaping brand direction and driving promotional narratives while ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance.
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Medical Strategy LeadershipMulti-Brand Account ManagementClinical Data UnderstandingRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeTeam Mentoring and Development
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Hard Skills
Medical StrategyMedical CommunicationsPharma AdvertisingBrand Strategy DevelopmentPromotional Compliance
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingStrategic JudgmentDecision-MakingMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Advanced Degree (PharmD, MD, PhD)
Industry Keywords
Therapy AreasClient PartnerMLR ProcessPromotional Narrative
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- - Own medical strategy across major brands and therapy areas
- - Lead multi-brand portfolios with confidence, consistency, and clear strategic direction
- - Act as a senior client partner—trusted voice in strategic and scientific discussions
- - Shape brand direction by integrating medical strategy with brand, engagement, and creative teams
- - Drive the promotional narrative, ensuring scientific accuracy and commercial relevance
- - Lead complex, high-visibility accounts with strong judgment and steady decision-making
- - Partner closely with account and creative leadership to elevate the work early and continuously
- - Guide work through MLR with clarity, speed, and authority
- - Mentor and oversee Associate Directors and Strategists, building capability across levels
- - Strengthen and grow client relationships through consistent strategic leadership
Requirements
What you’ll need- - Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent scientific training preferred)
- - 7–12+ years of experience in medical strategy, medical communications, or pharma advertising
- - Proven experience leading multi-brand or therapy area accounts
- - Strong understanding of clinical data, regulatory environments, and promotional compliance
- - Track record of shaping brand strategy—not just reviewing it
- - Confident senior client presence with strong relationship-building skills
- - Experience mentoring and developing multi-level teams
- - Strong strategic judgment with the ability to simplify complex science into clear direction
Benefits
Comp & perks- 🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Fifth Element Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees 🏥 Healthcare 📣 Marketing Healthcare
- Marketing Fifth Element is a New York–based full-service creative agency and medical communications firm that partners with healthcare brands to develop strategy, creative work, and medical communications. The agency positions itself as an AOR (agency of record) built for a rapidly evolving healthcare and technology landscape, combining creative rigor, scientific/medical depth, and an appetite for innovation (including the intersection of human expertise and AI). Leadership includes founder Robert Blink and senior executives focused on medical communications and operations. Fifth Element helps clients translate complex science into clear strategy and creative work. Medical Strategy Director – Advertising 🔥 15 minutes ago 🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid 💵 $145k - $160k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👨⚕️ Medical Director Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
- - Own medical strategy across major brands and therapy areas
- - Lead multi-brand portfolios with confidence, consistency, and clear strategic direction
- - Act as a senior client partner—trusted voice in strategic and scientific discussions
- - Shape brand direction by integrating medical strategy with brand, engagement, and creative teams
- - Drive the promotional narrative, ensuring scientific accuracy and commercial relevance
- - Lead complex, high-visibility accounts with strong judgment and steady decision-making
- - Partner closely with account and creative leadership to elevate the work early and continuously
- - Guide work through MLR with clarity, speed, and authority
- - Mentor and oversee Associate Directors and Strategists, building capability across levels
- - Strengthen and grow client relationships through consistent strategic leadership 🎯 Requirements
- - Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent scientific training preferred)
- - 7–12+ years of experience in medical strategy, medical communications, or pharma advertising
- - Proven experience leading multi-brand or therapy area accounts
- - Strong understanding of clinical data, regulatory environments, and promotional compliance
- - Track record of shaping brand strategy—not just reviewing it
- - Confident senior client presence with strong relationship-building skills
- - Experience mentoring and developing multi-level teams
- - Strong strategic judgment with the ability to simplify complex science into clear direction Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Director, Qualitative Insights – Healthcare 🔥 16 hours ago Material 1001 - 5000 📣 Marketing 💼 Consulting ☁️ SaaS Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Director of Qualitative Insights leading healthcare market research engagements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing client relationships while delivering actionable insights. 🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid 💵 $98k - $115k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👨⚕️ Medical Director 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Clinical Development Executive, Medical Director – Thoracic 🔥 19 hours ago Pfizer 10,000+ employees 💼 Consulting 📣 Marketing 💊 Pharmaceuticals Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Clinical Development Medical Executive Director at Pfizer supporting Thoracic Cancers. Leading development strategy and clinical trials as a subject matter expert. 🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid 💵 $295.9k - $493.1k / year 💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2023-05 ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👨⚕️ Medical Director 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Clinical Development Medical Director, Hematology 🕒 2 days ago Pfizer 10,000+ employees 💼 Consulting 📣 Marketing 💊 Pharmaceuticals Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Clinical Development Medical Director providing leadership for late phase clinical trials in Hematology. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet scientific and regulatory standards. 🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid 💵 $239.9k - $399.8k / year 💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2023-05 ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👨⚕️ Medical Director 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Clinical Development Medical Director, Hematology 🕒 2 days ago Pfizer 10,000+ employees 💼 Consulting 📣 Marketing 💊 Pharmaceuticals Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Medical Director providing clinical development leadership for late phase hematology trials at Pfizer. Overseeing trial design and ensuring regulatory compliance with a focus on scientific and ethical standards. 🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid 💵 $239.9k - $399.8k / year 💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2023-05 ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👨⚕️ Medical Director 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Clinical Director – Behavioral Health 🕒 2 days ago Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (Ohio AAP) 11 - 50 🏥 Healthcare 💼 Consulting 📦 Logistics Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Clinical Director leading clinical operations in mental health for children and adolescents. Building a high-performing team and driving operational performance in a hybrid model. 🏢🏡 New York City – Hybrid 💵 $150k - $190k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 👨⚕️ Medical Director View More Medical Director Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Is Remote Rocketship legit? Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course Remote Job Search MasterClass AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs