Associate Medical Director (MedEd and Oncology)

Wunderman Thompson (DBA VML)
$75,000-$180,000 USD
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, New York, New York
Oct 01, 2024
Who We Are: At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. As an Associate Medical Director (MedEd and Oncology), you will work with the Scientific team, as well as the Account and Editorial teams, to assist in ensuring the scientific integrity of all client-related projects and new business endeavors. You will provide support to your team in all phases of activity including brainstorming, researching, creating, and revising content. What you'll do: Read, familiarize, interpret, and distill content from medical journal articles and pharmaceutical clinical study reports for scientific and marketing messages Assist in creating scientific content Conduct literature searches Research information about physician opinion leaders, medical journals, and conferences Incorporate client and editorial changes in documents Attend scientific/client meetings together with senior account and/or science team member and liaise with clients on the science and ongoing projects Review slide and poster layouts for scientific accuracy Proactively suggest new and innovative ways to present data Work in partnership with account services counterpart and editorial department Have a full command of, and adherence to internal processes on all projects and ensure staff understands and follows process and provide recommendations Show an openness to learning more about the medical communications industry Volunteer to help other work groups to get important/rush projects completed for the good of the company Who you are: Strong organizational skills Curiosity about the medical education/communication business Willingness to learn Excellent interpersonal and listening skills Attention to detail Exercises sound judgment Manages time effectively and good multi-tasker Strong professional work ethic Acts as a team member Displays a willingness to work overtime, travel, and attend off-hour events within reason What you'll need: Advanced degree in biomedical sciences (MD, PhD) 2-3 years previous experience at medical communications agency Intermediate to advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Internet search, Pubmed What we offer: Passionate, driven people \| We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Consciously cultivated culture \| We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery. Competitive benefits \| What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness. Growth-minded opportunities \| We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally. #vmlhealthcareers VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal. The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details. _ $75,000 - $180,000 USD At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram,LinkedIn, andX. When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. 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