Group Medical Director

Omnicom Health Group is the largest healthcare marketing and communications network in the world—partnering with clients to achieve meaningful change through better, more innovative communications. With more than 5,000 dedicated healthcare communications specialists from every corner of science, medicine, marketing, and communications, we recognize that it takes the best of talent to deliver the best of health.

When you join Omnicom Health Group, you have access to opportunities across the most networked network.  What does this mean for you?  Your journey may start with one Omnicom Health Group company then pivot to another, followed by a move to another where you take your career in a whole new direction building your skills and experience each step on your journey.  We’re eager for you to carve a path that works for you – and we’ll help you make it happen.

Title: Group Medical Director

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, both internal and client, to define strategic medical objectives for brands and ensure pull-through of strategy in all communications and/or tactics
• Act as a liaison between the agency and key consultants/opinion leaders
• Spearhead research initiatives
• Collaborate with Account Services to manage client relationships
• Ensure all existing and new internal teams are knowledgeable of key data and current events for their brands and proactively provide updates and POV
• Work closely with Account and Copy to ensure scientific and therapeutic accuracy in all content
• Participate in internal team meetings and client meetings, providing clinical knowledge and strategic interpretation of data, as well as tactical recommendations
• Have up-to-date knowledge of all assigned brands and therapeutic indications, monitoring and understanding the competitive landscape and key studies
• Present effectively to internal teams and to clients, able to simplify and communicate complex scientific/medical concepts to different audiences
• Participate in congresses and industry events
• Participate in preparation of new business pitches, eventually becoming a member of the pitch team, pending opportunity

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have MD, PharmD, or PhD with 4 or more years prior industry experience. 
• Requires a strong desire to drive strategic development, lead a collaborative team, and immerse himself/herself in a variety of new assignments.
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills essential
• Ability to effectively and confidently interact with all levels of staff and clients essential
• Must be able to present yourself, the agency, and your recommendations in an articulate, dynamic, and professional manner.

The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

• $125,000 - $162,500