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Medical Science Director
Location
United States
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
$125K - $140K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Medical Science Director
WebMD
Role Description The Medical Science Director, Oncology is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality, scientifically accurate medical education content for healthcare professionals. This role combines expertise in oncology, medical writing, and adult learning principles to create impactful digital, live, and hybrid programs. Working closely with internal teams, clients, and thought leaders, the Director ensures content aligns with clinical standards, program goals, and industry regulations—helping advance knowledge and improve patient outcomes. Qualifications - Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in developing digital, live, in-person, and hybrid medical education programs for HCPs - At least 3 to 5 years’ experience as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education/communications agency - Preference given to individuals with prior Medical Affairs experience - Established expertise in hematology/oncology - Experience in non-malignant hematology, rare diseases, and/or other therapeutic areas a plus - Excellent organizational skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines and driving team success in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment - Highly proficient in written English and verbal communication skills; additional languages a plus - Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite - particularly PowerPoint - with excellent editorial skills (writing and editing) - An advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty (MD, PharmD, RN, NP, PA, PhD) is preferred; a Bachelor of Science degree (life sciences, public health, or clinical sciences) with several years’ relevant work experience required Requirements - Create high-quality scientific, medical, and/or clinical content for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers - Develop PowerPoint presentations, text-based copy, and other project-related deliverables for multimedia programs across digital, live virtual, and/or in-person formats - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of key clinical issues within the therapeutic areas of interest; remain current with relevant literature; clinical practice guidelines; approved therapeutic drugs, regimens, and devices; and therapeutic pipelines - Develop and maintain professional relationships with thought leaders and expert faculty in the specified therapeutic areas to deliver current, accurate, and compelling content - Ensure content alignment with program goals and client expectations - Write assessment/survey/polling questions aligned with project goals; analyze program data/outcomes to develop compelling insights and presentations - Serve as a consultant to internal teams and clients to design and execute programs that are clinically appropriate, instructionally-sound, and adherent to industry regulations - Support application of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and best practices for health care provider education for specified projects - Support engagement with internal stakeholders and clients to identify program goals and establish measurable indicators for success - Engage with Sales and Strategy colleagues to provide recommendations for future programs - Meet regularly with team members to review work quality, client satisfaction, productivity metrics, and progress toward project-related objectives - Demonstrate accountability against defined performance standards for working with internal teams and clients - Complete projects within established timelines and to specifications Benefits - Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage) - Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days) - 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching - Life and Disability Insurance - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable) - Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment
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