Medical Strategist (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Medical Strategist (Healthcare Communications): Translating scientific insights into strategic and tactical recommendations for healthcare brands with an accent on medical strategy and health outcomes. Focus on generating meaningful insights from data, developing RFP responses, and implementing omnichannel programmes.

Location: Hybrid (London, Macclesfield, Manchester). Must be based in the UK

Company

A global healthcare communications agency with over 20 years of experience delivering scientific, medical, and commercial strategies for healthcare brands.

What you will do

• Translate complex insights into strategic and tactical recommendations to improve health outcomes.
• Develop detailed briefs and RFP responses using strategic frameworks to address root-cause client challenges.
• Extract and present meaningful insights from qualitative and quantitative data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including medical, creative, and digital specialists to execute omnichannel programmes.
• Leverage GenAI to drive operational efficiencies and expand the scope of strategic outputs.
• Build and maintain long-term consultative partnerships with clients through active listening and problem-solving.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in healthcare communications or the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong skills in problem framing, strategic thinking, and solution development.
• Ability to guide cross-functional teams and influence client thinking through consultative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be based in the UK.
• English: High proficiency required for crafting narratives and delivering client presentations.

Nice to have

• Fluency in digital and omnichannel marketing, including user journeys and platform insights.
• Knowledge of analytics platforms such as Google Analytics, Search Console, or CRM tools.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks, specifically the ABPI Code of Practice.
• Experience with customer journey mapping and insight-led planning processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme and contributory pension (up to 5%).
• 25 days of annual leave, plus a Celebration Day and Christmas closure days.
• Private family health and dental cover, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible holiday buy/sell scheme and family-friendly policies.
• Life assurance (4x basic salary) and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.