[Hiring] Senior Medical Director @Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Role Description

The Sr. Medical Director is responsible for providing medical, scientific, and strategic leadership across assigned brands and accounts. This individual serves as a senior medical partner to clients and cross-functional teams, ensuring that all communications are scientifically accurate, strategically aligned, and clinically relevant.

• Translates complex clinical data, disease-state information, and treatment landscapes into compelling and actionable recommendations that inform brand strategy and creative development.
• Works closely with Account, Strategy, Creative, Editorial, Experience, and MLR teams to drive high-quality healthcare communications that resonate with healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and other key audiences.
• Mentors junior medical team members, contributes to business development opportunities, and serves as a trusted advisor to both clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required (MD, PharmD, PhD, DO, DNP, or equivalent).
• 8+ years of healthcare communications, pharmaceutical advertising, medical education, or related experience.
• Significant agency experience supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more therapeutic areas such as oncology, immunology, rare disease, neuroscience, cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic disorders.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and Medical/Legal/Regulatory review processes.
• Proven ability to translate scientific complexity into clear strategic recommendations.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience building trusted client relationships and leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and scientific rigor.

Requirements

• Provide senior-level medical, scientific, and strategic leadership across assigned brands and accounts.
• Serve as a trusted medical advisor to clients, helping guide brand strategy and identify opportunities for growth.
• Translate clinical data, scientific literature, and competitive intelligence into actionable business recommendations.
• Lead medical input into brand planning, positioning, messaging, and content strategy initiatives.
• Ensure scientific accuracy, medical integrity, and compliance across all agency deliverables.
• Review and approve promotional and educational materials for healthcare professional and patient audiences.
• Partner closely with MLR teams to facilitate efficient review processes and resolve scientific or regulatory challenges.
• Lead interactions with key opinion leaders, investigators, and healthcare provider experts.
• Mentor and develop scientific directors, medical directors, and other members of the medical team.
• Contribute to new business opportunities, pitches, and agency thought leadership initiatives.
• Stay current on emerging clinical data, treatment guidelines, and industry trends.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Disability insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Parental and family care leave.
• Family forming assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible time off.