Associate Medical Director (RadScience)

Real Chemistry is seeking a talented and dynamic Associate Medical Director to join our growing medical communications team. This role is an excellent opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge, high-impact scientific content that elevates medical education and advances patient outcomes.

As an Associate Medical Director, you’ll leverage your expertise in medical writing and scientific storytelling to drive impactful deliverables across multiple therapeutic areas. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, and cultivate strong client relationships to ensure excellence in all aspects of our work.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—New York City, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Indianapolis (IN), or Lambertville (NJ)—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. We are also open to remote applicants in Ontario, Canada. Candidates open to working eastern US hours preferred.

What you’ll do:

Oversee content development and direct medical writer(s) within assigned therapeutic areas and client accounts; provide leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of excellence and supporting professional growth within the team

Review and revise medical content to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment with client strategies

Partner cross functionally to turn complex scientific messages into simple, memorable stories through congress experience and scientific visualization; deliverables can include presentation decks, visual illustrations, scientific narratives/scripts for animations and interactive media, engagements for scientific congress meeting

Counsel and serve as integral partner to clients in the development of various medical strategies and in the design and analysis of related medical communication tactics and deliverables

Serve as the primary medical point of contact for clients on projects and deliverables, building trust and maintaining open communication while providing strategic and tactical guidance

Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance with client guidelines and industry regulations

Understand project scopes and statuses and partner with account/project leads to ensure accurate budgeting, timely resourcing, and effective communication within cross-functional teams

Contribute to business growth by supporting the development of new business proposals and participating in client pitches

Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned—duties and responsibilities may relate to business development, departmental or agency-wide initiatives, and more

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

Our company values—Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability with an “I”—really speak to you

You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and can adapt to shifting priorities with resilience and resourcefulness

You are a strategic thinker with a passion for diving deep into scientific data and distilling actionable insights in a compelling and compliant manner

You are a natural leader and team player, with a positive, solutions-oriented, and client-focused approach to challenges

What you should have:

3+ years of experience in healthcare communications within an agency, with a demonstrated track record of developing high-quality deliverables

Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related discipline (PhD, MD, or PharmD preferred)

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive scientific narratives tailored to diverse audiences, including primary care physicians and specialists

Experience working with creative teams on relevant projects to translate scientific content into visual concepts and assists with creative ideation as needed

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across diverse accounts, maintaining high-quality standards under pressure

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat as well as familiarity with online proofing platforms (eg, Workfront Proof, Ziflow) and Veeva Vault

Proficiency with AI tools and resources to facilitate research and develop content in an efficient and responsible manner

Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.  Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.