Director Medical Strategy VP

Basic Information

Location NY NY 100 W 33rd

Posted Date 17-Mar-2026

Agency Neon

Department Scientific Services

Job Number 61274

Job Type Regular

Posting Locations United States - New York, New York , United States - Parsippany, New Jersey

Work Arrangement Regular - Hybrid

Job Description Director, Medical Strategy - VP

JOB SUMMARY The Director of Medical Strategy - VP, assumes responsibility for working with medical directors providing oversight and medical leadership. The VP is also responsible for leading new business pitches, developing medical offerings for the department, and is expected to be the day-to-day medical director for multiple accounts. The VP may also have a number of direct reports and, as such, expertise in mentoring and delegating tasks is critical.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Knowledge/Expertise Demonstrate depth of understanding for multiple products and disease states; demonstrate the ability to distill the medical and scientific information into strategic insights and actionable ideas for the brand; have deep understanding of our capabilities as well as those of our competitors

Strategic Skills/Tools Demonstrate understanding of the strategic imperatives for all brands; combine in-depth scientific understanding of the product and disease state with market awareness to provide high-level communication planning for clients; elevate, expand, and refine strategic offerings of the medical strategy department

Client Relationships Lead medically related client interactions across multiple pieces of business

Business Development Lead medical research and development efforts for new business pitches

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES *For Specialty functions, see additional information (if applicable) in the box below.

Knowledge/Expertise

• Critically review content developed by others in the agency, including copywriters, medical directors, art directors, brand strategists, and account leads
• Proactively and proficiently provide strategic medical recommendations based on the changing market to enhance brand communications
• Keep abreast of new and changing trends in our industry to ensure we provide the most "up-to-date" recommendations for our brands

Strategic Skills/Tools

• Interact with and, if necessary, lead discussions with internal teams, clients, and HCPs to help meet strategic objectives of the brand
• Ensure the "medical hook" of the brand is pulled through when new content is created
• Proactively identify and execute on medical opportunities that contribute to strategic and tactical development
• Ensure teams are optimizing the use of data to tell a viable, differentiating story
• Facilitate and participate in proprietary workshops

Client Relationships

• Participate in and contribute to senior leader client meetings and workshops with your account and strategic planning partners
• Help to identify and recommend new initiatives that support client communication needs

Business Development

• Develop medical insights and craft the immersion section of a pitch presentation in collaboration with account and strategic planning partners
• Help drive the strategic recommendations for the pitch

EDUCATION DEGREE/DIPLOMA one of the following: PhD, PharmD, MD

AREA OF STUDY Clinical / Scientific

REQUIRED/PREFERRED Required

REQUIRED/PREFERRED 7+ years Relevant Industry Experience

Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Communication Skills • Clearly communicate medical concepts across multiple pieces of business in a condensed, audience-appropriate way to clients, KOLs, and internal cross-functional teams • Display ability to digest medical and brand strategy insights and communicate a POV in real time • Project confidence as an expert in your assigned brands/therapeutic categories • Communicate resourcing, support, and career growth needs to your manager to ensure success for you and your direct reports • Microsoft Office Suite • Adobe Acrobat

COMPETENCIES Teamwork/Collaboration

• Build constructive, open, and cooperative relationships with senior management and fellow team leaders
• Work collaboratively with senior members of cross-functional and integrated strategy teams to help develop and review strategic deliverables
• Adhere to the roles and responsibilities of each cross-functional team member (e.g., strategic planning, digital, creative) to ensure efficient workflow management
• Actively participate in and contribute to team discussions and planning sessions; provide opportunities for direct reports to do the same as appropriate
• Efficiently manage assigned workflows to ensure team deadlines are met
• Demonstrate willingness to work beyond basic responsibilities to assist your teams

Management and Leadership

• As needed, supervise a team of direct reports: provide guidance on department processes; give ongoing performance feedback; support proactive career management; support constructive interactions with your teams direct reports and cross-functional team members; review work products as appropriate
• Instill confidence and build morale by demonstrating true leadership skills above and beyond brand deliverables
• Work closely with your manager to ensure appropriate staffing and resources

Financial Accountability

• Work closely with your manager to ensure appropriate staffing and department utilization
• Review and provide feedback on staffing plans for your assigned accounts and those of your direct reports by reasonably estimating the hours required for specific workflows
• Provide department-wide allocation and utilization reports to your manager
• Complete timesheets and submit expense reports accurately and on time

Promotional Medical Communications Agencies Specific Competencies Content Development: -Demonstrates mastery of core and strategic medical communications deliverables

Presentation and Moderation: -Must have moderation skills and is able to use them in diverse settings such as advisory boards and workshops -Can pinch-hit to moderate/present brands beyond their day-to-day assignments -Demonstrate proficiency in strategic storytelling and mentor more junior staff in this skillset

Strategic Responsibilities: -Contributes to shaping brand strategy through tactical meetings with clients -Proactively identify medical opportunities to contribute to business growth -Draws upon strategic analogues to drive brand strategy forward and identify new opportunities

Collaboration and Leadership: -Leads one or more pieces of business -Provides daily oversight, training, and development of direct reports -Can represent Med Comms agency at network-level pitches and projects

Financial Responsibilities: -Responsible for ensuring utilization and billability for direct reports -Coordinates with other team leads to ensure appropriate staffing -Reviews budgets and scope* to ensure medical hours appropriate to task (may not be necessary for every scope, where standard, medical-approved scopes exist)

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING This Job Description is not a contract of employment but serves as a reference for your mutual understanding of the terms and conditions associated with the position. Your role may vary from this description, and you may be asked to perform other duties or have additional responsibilities outside of what's outlined above. If you think that there are elements of this job description that are inaccurate, please speak with your manager and/or HR Partner.

There are three types of Employee Work Arrangements that classify where a person conducts work: In-Office, Hybrid, and Fully Remote. The amount of time an employee spends working virtually versus in person is dictated by their work arrangement classification, the demands of the role, the needs of the agency and their team, and a person's performance.

This job description is not intended to include modifications consistent with providing a Reasonable Accommodation.

Salary 175,000-220,000

The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

About the Agency https://www.neon-nyc.com/

Part of the IPG Health Network, Neon is a full-service healthcare agency that lights the way with innovative creative solutions to the biggest challenges of life-changing brands. With a boutique agency feel backed by big network resources, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Neon works across a number of audiences and channels - from HCP and DTC/DTP to digital engagement, patient support and more. The agency delivers a diversified offering and depth of expertise that includes strategic planning, medical strategy, health literacy, engagement planning, user experience, technology and development, branding and design.

For U.S. Job Seekers It is the policy of IPG Health and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.

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