Senior Medical Director (Medical Education)

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

About VML Health:  

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. 

International Meetings and Science (IMsci), a division of VML Health, works with companies to build world-class healthcare and pharmaceutical brands among medical professionals and consumers, with a transmedia storytelling approach that covers medical education strategies. 

What we're looking for: 

We're seeking a Senior Medical Director to provide scientific leadership across multiple accounts while ensuring excellence in medical communications. This role combines scientific expertise with strategic thinking to deliver innovative solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong team leadership while maintaining scientific rigor in all deliverables.

What you'll do:

• Lead scientific direction for multiple client accounts
• Develop and oversee complex medical education programs
• Create and review scientific content for accuracy and impact
• Manage and mentor junior scientific team members
• Partner with clients and KOLs to drive strategic initiatives
• Ensure scientific quality across all deliverables
• Contribute to new business development
• Lead client meetings and presentations
• Implement innovative approaches to data presentation
• Oversee medical writing and editing processes
• Drive organic growth within existing accounts
• Maintain therapeutic area expertise
• Guide teams in content development
• Ensure compliance with internal processes

Who you are:

• Scientific expert with strategic mindset
• Effective team leader and mentor
• Client-focused relationship builder
• Quality champion
• Creative problem solver
• Collaborative partner
• Process adherent

What you'll need:

• Advanced degree in biomedical sciences (MD, PhD)
• 5+ years medical communications agency experience
• Multi-therapeutic area expertise
• Team management experience
• Strong scientific writing and editing skills
• Excellence in client relationship management
• Project management capabilities
• Business development experience
• Advanced technical skills
• Presentation and communication expertise
• Experience with regulatory requirements
• Publication development experience

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-doll