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Medical Science Director, Oncology (New York)

WebMD, New York

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Position at WebMD


WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

MEDICAL WRITING & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT

    Create high-quality scientific, medical, and/or clinical content for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers

    Develop PowerPoint presentations, text-based copy, and other project-related deliverables for multimedia programs across digital, live virtual, and/or in-person formats

    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of key clinical issues within the therapeutic areas of interest; remain current with relevant literature; clinical practice guidelines; approved therapeutic drugs, regimens, and devices; and therapeutic pipelines

    Develop and maintain professional relationships with thought leaders and expert faculty in the specified therapeutic areas to deliver current, accurate, and compelling content

    Ensure content alignment with program goals and client expectations

    Write assessment/survey/polling questions aligned with project goals; analyze program data/outcomes to develop compelling insights and presentations

MEDICAL EDUCATION EXPERTISE

    Serve as a consultant to internal teams and clients to design and execute programs that are clinically appropriate, instructionally-sound, and adherent to industry regulations

    Support application of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and best practices for health care provider education for specified projects

    Support engagement with internal stakeholders and clients to identify program goals and establish measurable indicators for success

    Engage with Sales and Strategy colleagues to provide recommendations for future programs

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

    Meet regularly with team members to review work quality, client satisfaction, productivity metrics, and progress toward project-related objectives

    Demonstrate accountability against defined performance standards for working with internal teams and clients

    Complete projects within established timelines and to specifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in developing digital, live, in-person, and hybrid medical education programs for HCPs

    Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education/communications agency

      Preference given to individuals with prior Medical Affairs experience

    Established expertise in hematology/oncology

      Experience in non-malignant hematology, rare diseases, and/or other therapeutic areas a plus

    Excellent organizational skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines and driving team success in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

    Highly proficient in written English and verbal communication skills; additional languages a plus

    Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite - particularly PowerPoint - with excellent editorial skills (writing and editing)

    An advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty (MD, PharmD, RN, NP, PA, PhD) is preferred; a Bachelor of Science degree (life sciences, public health, or clinical sciences) with several years' relevant work experience required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

    Excellent computer skills that include working remotely on shared networks and cloud-based systems (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive, Workfront, and others)

    Proficiency with web-based data and document sharing sites and authoring tools (Box, Read Cube, EndNote, Tableau) a plus

    Comfortable in a highly deadline-driven environment; able to pivot quickly between tasks and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities

    Self-motivated and capable of working independently

    Possessing strong problem-solving and time-management skills; capable of addressing unforeseen issues to ensure that project goals and timelines are consistently met

    High degree of professionalism and comfortable building collaborative work relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

    Willingness to travel; estimated up to 20% (during peak times) for program delivery and training opportunities

Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to develop meaningful medical education and outcomes; and advance your career in an innovative and supportive environment within a business that is at the forefront of driving better outcomes for patients. If you're ready to make an impact on patient care, we want to hear from you.

Salary: $125,00 to $140,000 Depending on Experience


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