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Medical Strategy Director

Chicago, Illinois

Summary 

At AbelsonTaylor Group, work that makes you feel good isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. We believe that when you feel good about your work, and where you work, you bring your best self to it. That’s why we create an environment where creativity thrives, teamwork flourishes, and inclusivity is more than just a value—it’s a way of life.

Here, you’ll help propel brands that inspire health and brighter futures, all while finding the support, inspiration, and growth opportunities to reach your own potential. Together, we dream boldly, collaborate deeply, and make a meaningful difference—one idea at a time.

Now, we are currently seeking a Medical Strategy Director to our growing Medical Strategy and Clinical Information Services Department. The Medical Strategy Director will work in collaboration with internal ATG teams and Client commercial and medical teams across a variety of high-quality scientific and medical communication deliverables. ATG is a full-service marketing and advertising agency supporting products across healthcare markets in the pharmaceutical drug, medical device, nutrition, procedures, diagnostics, and health technology spaces.

Ready to make a difference and be part of something extraordinary? Join us on this journey toward a healthier, happier world! Apply now!  

What You'll Do 

  • This role sits at the intersection of science and strategy, where you will integrate medical research, insights, and analysis into brand strategy, creative development, omnichannel marketing, and real-world data applications.
  • Scientific subject-matter expert with a deep understanding of our clients' products (mechanisms, clinical data, competitive differentiators), the conditions they treat (disease mechanisms, epidemiology, standards of care), relevant prescriber details (practice behaviors, prescribing decision-making process and trends), and patient needs (disease impact, journey, QOL).
  • Together with medical staff, client services, strategic services and creative staff, you will work to derive actionable insights from the clinical knowledge.
  • Contribute to creation of promotional or educational communication deliverables such as peer-to-peer slide decks, scripts, scientific abstracts/posters, manuscripts and monographs, training materials for sales representatives, surveys, advisory boards, market research, patient case profiles, claims support, search terminology, mechanism of action and disease videos, clinical trial results utilization, HCP learning hubs, and lexicon development.
  • Key member on cross-functional teams providing medical expertise for competitive intelligence, market conditioning, scenario planning, brand planning, and tactical ideation.
  • Partner with medical affairs consulting on reviews, submissions, label language, publication planning, reprint strategy, research, and education needs.
  • Contribute to the preparation and participation in capability and new business presentations and pitches as needed.
  • Assist in management and interaction with the ATG HCP Advisory panel of multiple MD specialties.
  • Provide medical and scientific direction for specific projects, including identification of relevant data sets and recommendations on both copy and visual representations of data
  • Enhance the scientific fluency of agency staff on assigned accounts through ongoing knowledge learning, sharing, and training.
  • Bring a passion for translating science, medicine, and emerging technologies into commercial strategies and impactful communications that drive behavior change in health.
  • Develop and maintain deep expertise in therapeutic areas and product data, translating complex scientific information into commercially actionable marketing and communication strategies.
  • Build trusted relationships with clients based on scientific expertise and understanding of client objectives and business goals.
  • Ensure that medical content aligns with Medical Affairs and Commercial strategy and communication goals.
  • Collaborative interactions as a trusted medical content expert across internal clinical research, marketing, strategy, creative, editorial, media, analytics, marketing intelligence, planning, engagement, project management and account teams.
  • Review content for medical and scientific accuracy, ensuring the dissemination of medical information complies with regulatory guidelines
  • Monitor industry trends and innovations and implement best practices to heighten efficiency, quality, and value of medical information

What Makes You A Great Fit

  • An advanced degree in health/life sciences (required): PhD or MD
  • 8 to 10+ years of experience related to medical education, healthcare or medical communications, with 2+ years in promotional medical marketing/advertising agency
  • A more favorable candidate may also have Oncology/HIV/Diabetes experience, managed care, health economics, scientific writing, and development of medical education deliverables which would further strengthen the expertise of our team
  • Experience translating scientific or clinical data into presentation formats for various audience types and knowledge levels
  • Authorship in peer-reviewed publications, presentation of abstracts, posters, sessions, or booth presentations at major scientific/medical conferences
  • Experience interacting with leading researchers and other professionals in the biomedical/pharmaceutical industry
  • Understanding of biochemical mechanisms, clinical research, and statistical analyses
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical marketing and details of promotional compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality deliverables across therapeutic categories.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team member
  • Proven ability to thrive in a client-facing role.
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, including experience in pitches, project proposals, and client workshops.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, particularly in simplifying complex scientific data for diverse audiences.
  • Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments across therapeutic areas, client objectives, and deadlines.
  • Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, especially with strategic planning, engagement, and creative teams including copywriters
  • Strong understanding of the digital healthcare landscape and emerging trends in omnichannel communication.
  • A proactive and adaptable mindset, with the confidence to challenge ideas and contribute strategic insights.
  • Ability to independently organize, integrate, summarize, and present scientific and clinical data and information from a variety of primary sources in an accurate, clear, concise, consistent manner for a variety of audiences.
  • Familiarity with document management systems
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to understand, assess, and apply FDA regulations and OPDP guidance for communications to HCPs and consumers.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft® Word, PowerPoint, PubMed, Medical information databases, AI

If you have a strong desire to work in a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environment where science meets strategy and a passion for transforming medical insights into powerful healthcare communications, this is the role for you.

Benefits and Perks:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
  • 401k with Company match of 50% on the first 6%
  • Adoption Assistance – Up to $2,500 of financial assistance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability providing 100% of salary coverage
  • Paid Parental Leave for birth and non-birth parents (4 weeks)
  • Summer Fridays
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • 11 Holidays and End of Year Office Closure
  • Company provided Learning and Development opportunities
  • Free lunch Wednesdays
  • Wellness Program

Compensation Range: $140-195K. The starting salary offer will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. The company reserves the right to adjust this pay range at any time.

At AbelsonTaylor Group (ATG), we love science, art, and data. Since our beginnings in 1981, ATG has been singularly focused on health, wellness, and pharma products – not sneakers, beer, or cars (though we like those things, too). Besides being passionate about our purpose, we are dedicated to our people and their professional growth and fulfillment. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and strive to bring together people with unique skills and varied backgrounds to work toward common goals. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without discrimination regarding age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring employees to be onsite Tuesday-Thursday each week in our Chicago office. We make reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities who require schedule accommodations.

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