[Hiring] VP, Medical Director @SCIRIS

Role Description

Are you an experienced Medical Director looking to lead a team? We are looking for VP, Medical Director to join our Porterhouse Medical US team to help us meet the challenge of our current success and realize the potential of our growing business. You will be experienced with overseeing content development and strategic direction of a scientific writing team.

VP, Medical Director (US based remote role)

Porterhouse Medical US is seeking an outgoing, experienced and growth-minded Medical Director to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be based in the Eastern Time Zone (EST) and will have demonstrated experience leading medical teams at a medical communications agency working in both scientific publications and medical affairs led activities. Rare disease experience is preferred, though proven experience functioning as a hands-on Medical Director is most important.

• Lead, mentor and support medical/scientific writing team to succeed in their roles and progress in their careers within the agency
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate complex science into compelling narratives for multiple stakeholders
• Review scientific content across project types to ensure excellence in quality of client deliverables
• Provide strategic guidance and scientific direction on publications, congress presentations and medical education content
• Mentor and guide clients and internal teams on importance of adherence to GPP 2022 and ICMJE guidelines, while maintaining flexibility to adopt client SOPs
• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive publication plans for select clients
• Develop and deliver high-impact scientific content for advisory boards, symposia, and internal training initiatives
• Provide strategic guidance on the development of medical platforms, scientific lexicons, and core messaging documents
• Collaborate with client and account services team to ensure on time and on budget delivery of projects
• Some travel to client meetings, internal meetings and/or congresses is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in life sciences required
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a medical communications or agency setting
• Proven track record in both publications and medical affairs deliverables
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
• This is not a BD role, but having a growth mindset and desire to grow in your role within the agency will set you apart in the interview process.

Requirements

• Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000
• The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, prior experience, skills, competencies, and therapeutic area proficiency needed in the role.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health/dental/vision care
• Available 401k plan
• Discretionary employer paid bonus