VML HEALTH is a global healthcare agency that partners with healthcare clients across a broad definition of health, from high science to wellness and everything in between. It operates fluidly within the VML agency, as a core group of health specialists (a ‘vertical’) that has the benefit of autonomy in management, but with support of non-health expertise. 

At the heart of health is the story of life – all the highs and lows, ambitions, and possibilities. But facing a health challenge can suddenly pull people away from these stories, knocking them off course.

Our purpose is to bridge this gap, bringing people closer to life and all its meaning. We gain a deeper understanding of Healthcare Professionals’ and patients’ needs, behaviors and lived experiences through what we call ‘radical empathy’.

VML Health creates connected brands that get to the heart, bringing people closer to the lives they want to live. 

Get to the heart. Connect for life.

 

Position Summary

As a Senior Medical Strategist, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing impactful medical communication strategies for our healthcare clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientific, creative, and account teams, to translate complex scientific information into compelling narratives that resonate with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients. You will be a key contributor to new business pitches and organic growth within existing accounts. Your deep understanding of the therapeutic area(s) and the evolving healthcare landscape will be essential to delivering innovative and effective solutions

 What you’ll do:

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of medical literature, clinical trial data, and competitive intelligence to identify key insights and unmet needs within specific therapeutic areas. This includes surveying the category environment based on abstracts and news releases to identify data/information that may impact the client’s brand/strategy and analyzing trials of direct and indirect competitors.
• Translate complex scientific data and medical concepts into clear, concise, and engaging narratives that resonate with target audiences. Support development of an overarching narrative built on key pillars, supporting message points, and required evidence, ensuring content is comprehensive, compliant, utilizes correct medical terminology, and is adequately referenced.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of a wide range of medical communication materials, including slide decks, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and digital content. Ensure scientific accuracy and compliance with regulatory guidelines. Work with Director/Group Director/Managing Director-level medical strategists to develop and deliver medical briefing decks for pitches and projects.
• Identify Top KOLs via desk research across key stakeholder groups. Attend/lead KOL interviews, create first drafts of discussion guides, support development of research stimuli, and provide IDI summaries with key takeaways.
• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on medical strategy and communication. Present strategic recommendations and secure client buy-in.
• Contribute to new business pitches by providing medical strategy expertise and developing compelling proposals.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including junior medical strategists, to ensure seamless integration of medical strategy across all aspects of client projects.
• Under supervision, develop draft agendas for workshops, assist with running order and creation of workshop slides, pre-read materials, support facilitation and/or take notes, and contribute to report writing.
• Support the development of patient and HCP journeys via primary and secondary research. Help define key medical needs at each milestone, as well as functional and emotional experiences across touchpoints.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, emerging scientific data, and evolving regulatory guidelines to inform strategic recommendations and maintain a cutting-edge perspective.

What you’ll need:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, advanced degreed preferred (Masters, PhD, PharmD, MD)
• 1-2 years’ experience of overall research, medical strategy or medical communication experience
• HCP and DTC marketing agency experience
• Critical and analytical thinker, innovator and visionary that inspires creativity
• Highly collaborative and able to work effectively across internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Based in NY

 

What we offer: 

• Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

 

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VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that