We are seeking a strategic Group Director,  with a deep understanding of healthcare communication and a passion for driving client growth. This individual should be a collaborative team player who excels at building strong client relationships and mentoring junior team members. We are looking for an innovative thinker with a proven track record of developing successful medical strategies for major client accounts. The ideal candidate will also be a strong communicator who can effectively present complex scientific information to both internal and external audiences.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development and execution of medical strategies for multiple key client accounts, ensuring alignment with brand and commercial goals.
• Serve as the medical strategy lead for new business initiatives and medical/legal/regulatory reviews.
• Oversee all medical strategy deliverables, ensuring quality, accuracy, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Develop scientific narratives, promotional lexicons, message architectures, and key message pillars in partnership with brand strategy and creative teams.
• Conduct and supervise primary and secondary research, including KOL and HCP engagements, to inform strategic recommendations.
• Lead and mentor junior medical strategists, fostering their growth and development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (account, creative, engagement, brand strategy, medical affairs) to ensure a holistic approach to client work.
• Participate in client workshops and presentations, effectively communicating strategic insights and recommendations.
• Contribute to thought leadership within the disease category and competitive landscape.

Who You Are:

• A highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for healthcare.
• A strategic thinker who can see the big picture and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• A collaborative leader who empowers and inspires their team to achieve their full potential.
• A strong communicator with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• A continuous learner who stays up-to-date with the latest trends in the healthcare industry.
• Someone who embodies VML's core values: Connect Meaningfully, Inspire Creatively, Include Purposefully, and Approach Positively.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum work experience and/or equivalent education to meet the requirements of the position (PharmD, MD, or PhD preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in healthcare communication.
• Proven ability to lead and manage medical strategy projects for major client accounts.
• Strong understanding of medical and regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent research, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-minded opportunities: We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

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VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.