Medical Director (Market Access Marketing)

TL;DR

Medical Director (Market Access Marketing): Leading content development for medical communications resources with an accent on strategic alignment and scientific accuracy for managed care audiences. Focus on managing a book of business, supervising medical writers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to demonstrate the value of medical treatments.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $117,000 - $165,000 USD

Company

A leading payer marketing agency supporting global pharmaceutical and life sciences clients in achieving commercial excellence through evidence-based communication.

What you will do

• Independently develop strategic, high-quality, and medically accurate content for diverse medical communications resources.
• Liaise directly with clients on strategy, medical content, and regulatory review meetings.
• Supervise and provide feedback to 2–4 medical writers and scientific associates.
• Plan and allocate resources based on business needs and project timelines.
• Assist in the development of new business proposals, including target product profiles and competitive analyses.
• Ensure adherence to best practices for content development and internal regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

• Must be based in the United States
• 5–7 years of experience in medical communication, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industries.
• BA/BS in life sciences or English with relevant agency experience.
• Strong command of American Medical Association (AMA) style.
• Proficiency with scientific search engines like PubMed and Google Scholar.
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts for managed care audiences.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD or PhD).
• Working knowledge of managed markets, healthcare delivery systems, and health reform legislation.
• Experience in managed care (HMO, MCO, PBM).
• Proven ability to develop engaging promotional content.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Parental leave and paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Commitment to workplace values including client service, accountability, and collaboration.