About Digitas Health

Digitas Health is the Agency of Now: the first global connected-health agency, purpose-built for marketing today. Digitas Health specializes in helping health brands navigate a complex and shifting media environment to create deeper, more relevant connections with their consumer and professional customers.  With offices in Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, and London, it is a member of the world’s largest healthcare communications network, Publicis Health. As a member of this elite network, Digitas Health is also a member of the Paris-based Publicis Groupe S.A. (Euronext Paris: FR0000130577), the world’s third-largest communications group, second-largest media counsel and buying group, and a leader in digital communications.

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Position Summary
The Medical Director oversees the accuracy and relevance of scientific content created for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and device industry clients, and plays a central role in developing marketing strategies and tactics for healthcare professionals and patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and manages the accuracy and quality of scientific content produced within a healthcare marketing agency
• Works closely with internal account, creative, strategy, and regulatory teams to execute various deliverables across rheumatology and immunology accounts
• Collaborates with creative teams on the development of disease education and branded materials to ensure content is strategically aligned and supportable
• Maintains thorough knowledge of key competitors (strengths, weaknesses, positioning, performance) and the medical literature related to client’s brands
• Stays up to date on the latest published research, treatment guidelines, and reference support for key claims
• Participates in client meetings and medical/regulatory/legal reviews
• Educates internal team and clients on disease states and products
• Onboards team members on the medical team’s responsibilities and process
• Supports the medical team on new business pitches and strategic asks

Note: This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Performs other duties (or functions) as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree (e.g. PhD, MD, PharmD, DO, or MS) in health or science field
• Healthcare agency (preferred), pharmaceutical (biotech or device) industry, or science communications experience
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret scientific and medical data
• Familiarity with US pharmaceutical marketing principles, regulations, and practices
• Capable of working both independently and in a team environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat

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About Publicis Health

Publicis Health is the premier global health and wellness communications network. We are one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe, the third-largest advertising and media company in the world, giving us unparalleled global reach. We manage top-tier agencies specializing in promoting innovative solutions in advertising, medical education, clinical trial program development, sales and marketing, digital, market access, and medical and scientific affairs. Our nearly 6,500 employees work at 15 agency brands across 60 offices located in 10 countries. We are a connected solutions hub, equipped for continual business transformation in today’s world. We integrate services across our global offices and brands to deliver on our clients’ needs. Each of our agencies brings a unique approach to business, which makes us even stronger together. We understand the rapidly changing healthcare environment and leverage it to maximize the potential of our clients’ brands.

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