PRECISION AQ, the top payer marketing agency, supports global pharmaceutical and life sciences clients in the achievement of commercial excellence. We excel at demonstrating the economic, clinical, and societal value of creative medical treatments to payers, providers, patients, and policymakers. As leaders in the generation, analysis, and communication of that evidence, we are improving market access and supporting our clients in their mission of improving care for patients around the world.

The Medical Director is responsible for leading content development for multiple projects and providing input on strategy while working cross-functionally and with a high level of independence. The Medical Director is responsible for ensuring high quality regarding content, organization, clarity, accuracy, format, consistency, and adherence to regulatory and internal guidelines, styles, and processes.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Independently develop strategic, high-quality, and medically accurate content for a wide range of medical communications resources for a medium-sized book of business (generally 3 – 4 assigned accounts but varies based on size) which span multiple therapeutic areas
• Collaborate with internal team members to create compelling content that meets client objectives
• Review project briefs and timelines, assign staff, and attend all kick-off meetings
• Review content for scientific accuracy and appropriateness to the project
• Ensure best practices for content development are followed and advise on strategic or client considerations
• Liaise directly with client on strategy and content-related subject matter including medical, legal, regulatory review meetings
• Discuss medical content with external stakeholders including medical professionals, key opinion leaders, and managed care customers as required
• Plan and allocate resources based on business needs in conjunction with other internal stakeholders
• Supervise 2 – 4 medical writers and/or scientific associates directly
• Establish and track individual personal development plans for each team member and provide timely feedback
• Assist in development of new business proposals including target product profiles (TPPs) and/or competitive analyses
• Attend and present at business pitch meetings as needed
• Promote and adhere to Precision Value and Health’s workplace values known as PRECISION Principles (Client Service, Purpose, Accountability, Mutual Respect and Collaboration)

Required Education:

• BA/BS in life sciences
• BA/BS in English combined with experience in a pharmaceutical agency, medical communications company or healthcare advertising

Required Experience:

• 5 – 7 years of experience in the medical communication, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry

Required Skills:

• Command of American Medical Association (AMA) style
• Strong proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong proficiency with scientific search engines including PubMed and Google Scholar

Required Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• High analytic ability
• Strong self-management, organizational, and time management
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts for a variety of managed care audiences
• Ability to prioritize deadline-sensitive projects and juggle competing client priorities
• Highly team- and detail-oriented

Preferred Education:

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD or PhD)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in gathering, evaluating, and summarizing healthcare business and scientific literature and insights data for a variety of managed care audiences
• Working knowledge of managed markets, healthcare, and the healthcare delivery system; health reform legislation; and/or managed care experience (HMO, MCO, PBM, etc.)
• Ability to develop engaging promotional content
• Managed care experience

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