VML
Overview
SVP, Medical Director (Medical Education) at VML Health. This role leads multiple science teams for various clients and brands, maintaining scientific integrity of our work product and ensuring alignment with brand strategy. You will be accountable for client satisfaction, scientific rigor, and the strategic excellence of all projects, and participate in management to develop business opportunities and guide operational procedures. What We’re Looking For
As Senior Vice President, Medical Director you will lead multiple science teams for various clients and brands and will champion the scientific integrity of our work product. You will have overall scientific accountability for all aspects of the finished products and must understand the strategy for the brand(s) and projects and ensure the science is used to support this strategic direction. As a senior member, you are accountable for client satisfaction, scientific rigor and accuracy, and strategic excellence of all projects for which you are responsible. Furthermore, you are part of the company management team, and thus will participate in management meetings and work with other senior managers to develop business opportunities, manage day-to-day functions related to operational procedures, and achieve company goals. What You’ll Do
Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client medical officers Provide scientific leadership on all projects for multiple accounts Act as mentor to the individuals in the science group and identify opportunities for individual growth and experiences by setting goals and coaching, when appropriate Share ideas and best practices across account teams Understand, execute, and drive strategic direction in partnership with account services teams and identify and help resolve people/departmental conflicts with practical solutions Keep management informed of client activity/issues/opportunities Ensure your science teams are adhering to internal processes and working in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner as content pieces are developed Maintain a positive working relationship with all inter-departmental teams Assist in recruitment of new team members when necessary Be a steward of company culture and environment Be a team player and help fellow senior managers when necessary Structure, plan, resource, and lead new business team through the pitch process Drive both new and organic business Network and work in partnership across VML Health and WPP, when appropriate Foster and maintain a wide network of valuable relationships in the medical education communications and pharma business sectors (ie, follow clients to new company, keep relationships ongoing with key opinion leaders [KOLs]) Be a brand champion by ensuring all agency efforts and projects are in the best interest of the brand and maximize scientific data to meet the overall strategic imperatives, positioning, and long-term vision Be the scientific point-person for all matters relating to content and be skilled in the translation of basic and clinical science into strategic and educational content Demonstrate scientific leadership at internal and external meetings Possess an intimate knowledge of the therapeutic markets to which the brands belong and stay abreast of market trends and new product entries Delegate, supervise, and review scientific pieces to ensure high-level deliverables Review scientific content for accuracy Actively participate in strategic development and ensure that communication plans have alignment between issues, strategies, and programming and challenge those that do not Proactively suggest new and innovative ways to present data Establish good working relationships with KOLs Instill confidence in the client such that counsel on issues of content and strategy in educational and promotional materials is sought out and followed Develop and maintain harmonious relationships with all levels of client teams Demonstrate a knowledge of the therapeutic market and share timely information about changes in the market Provide proactive written recommendations to client on a regular basis Take responsibility for client satisfaction and identify new ways/solutions to strengthen relationships Identify and resolves client conflicts quickly and efficiently Engage in client interaction including running teleconferences and client meetings, answering questions regarding content, attend meetings, and demonstrate knowledge of content Participate in the development of breakthrough creative and innovative programs founded in strong science Ensure high-quality agency output, reflective of consistently superior creative and innovative products, and constructively reject materials that do not meet this standard Ensure quality standards of medical writing freelancers What You’ll Need
Leadership skills Passionate about the medical education/communication business Strong scientific and medical communications acumen Effective written and oral communications skills Excellent supervisory skills Excellent interpersonal and listening skills Strong organizational skills Attention to detail Exercises sound judgment Manages time effectively and good multi-tasker Strong professional work ethic Acts as a team member Active role in agency recruitment Displays a willingness to work overtime, travel, and attend off-hour events within reason Advanced degree in biomedical sciences (MD, PhD) 7+ years previous experience in medical communications agency Experience in multiple therapeutic areas Experience managing multiple teams and client accounts Multiple, successful new business pitches Advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, PubMed 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 | We offer full time hires a range of health coverage options, a generous 401k match, and paid time off offerings that reflect investment in life balance and wellness. Growth-minded opportunities | We nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and training opportunities through VML and WPP. The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package.
California residents should read privacy notices. Salary range: $125,000—$295,000 USD. We operate a hybrid work model with an average in-office presence four days per week. If accommodations are needed, discuss with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer.
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SVP, Medical Director (Medical Education) at VML Health. This role leads multiple science teams for various clients and brands, maintaining scientific integrity of our work product and ensuring alignment with brand strategy. You will be accountable for client satisfaction, scientific rigor, and the strategic excellence of all projects, and participate in management to develop business opportunities and guide operational procedures. What We’re Looking For
As Senior Vice President, Medical Director you will lead multiple science teams for various clients and brands and will champion the scientific integrity of our work product. You will have overall scientific accountability for all aspects of the finished products and must understand the strategy for the brand(s) and projects and ensure the science is used to support this strategic direction. As a senior member, you are accountable for client satisfaction, scientific rigor and accuracy, and strategic excellence of all projects for which you are responsible. Furthermore, you are part of the company management team, and thus will participate in management meetings and work with other senior managers to develop business opportunities, manage day-to-day functions related to operational procedures, and achieve company goals. What You’ll Do
Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client medical officers Provide scientific leadership on all projects for multiple accounts Act as mentor to the individuals in the science group and identify opportunities for individual growth and experiences by setting goals and coaching, when appropriate Share ideas and best practices across account teams Understand, execute, and drive strategic direction in partnership with account services teams and identify and help resolve people/departmental conflicts with practical solutions Keep management informed of client activity/issues/opportunities Ensure your science teams are adhering to internal processes and working in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner as content pieces are developed Maintain a positive working relationship with all inter-departmental teams Assist in recruitment of new team members when necessary Be a steward of company culture and environment Be a team player and help fellow senior managers when necessary Structure, plan, resource, and lead new business team through the pitch process Drive both new and organic business Network and work in partnership across VML Health and WPP, when appropriate Foster and maintain a wide network of valuable relationships in the medical education communications and pharma business sectors (ie, follow clients to new company, keep relationships ongoing with key opinion leaders [KOLs]) Be a brand champion by ensuring all agency efforts and projects are in the best interest of the brand and maximize scientific data to meet the overall strategic imperatives, positioning, and long-term vision Be the scientific point-person for all matters relating to content and be skilled in the translation of basic and clinical science into strategic and educational content Demonstrate scientific leadership at internal and external meetings Possess an intimate knowledge of the therapeutic markets to which the brands belong and stay abreast of market trends and new product entries Delegate, supervise, and review scientific pieces to ensure high-level deliverables Review scientific content for accuracy Actively participate in strategic development and ensure that communication plans have alignment between issues, strategies, and programming and challenge those that do not Proactively suggest new and innovative ways to present data Establish good working relationships with KOLs Instill confidence in the client such that counsel on issues of content and strategy in educational and promotional materials is sought out and followed Develop and maintain harmonious relationships with all levels of client teams Demonstrate a knowledge of the therapeutic market and share timely information about changes in the market Provide proactive written recommendations to client on a regular basis Take responsibility for client satisfaction and identify new ways/solutions to strengthen relationships Identify and resolves client conflicts quickly and efficiently Engage in client interaction including running teleconferences and client meetings, answering questions regarding content, attend meetings, and demonstrate knowledge of content Participate in the development of breakthrough creative and innovative programs founded in strong science Ensure high-quality agency output, reflective of consistently superior creative and innovative products, and constructively reject materials that do not meet this standard Ensure quality standards of medical writing freelancers What You’ll Need
Leadership skills Passionate about the medical education/communication business Strong scientific and medical communications acumen Effective written and oral communications skills Excellent supervisory skills Excellent interpersonal and listening skills Strong organizational skills Attention to detail Exercises sound judgment Manages time effectively and good multi-tasker Strong professional work ethic Acts as a team member Active role in agency recruitment Displays a willingness to work overtime, travel, and attend off-hour events within reason Advanced degree in biomedical sciences (MD, PhD) 7+ years previous experience in medical communications agency Experience in multiple therapeutic areas Experience managing multiple teams and client accounts Multiple, successful new business pitches Advanced skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, PubMed 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 | We offer full time hires a range of health coverage options, a generous 401k match, and paid time off offerings that reflect investment in life balance and wellness. Growth-minded opportunities | We nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and training opportunities through VML and WPP. The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package.
California residents should read privacy notices. Salary range: $125,000—$295,000 USD. We operate a hybrid work model with an average in-office presence four days per week. If accommodations are needed, discuss with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer.
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