Associate Medical Director
Philadelphia, PA
Full Time
VitaminMD
Mid Level
JOB DESCRIPTION
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL OFFICER
VitaminMD
Medical Communications
The Associate Medical Director is a is a core member of the medical team at VitaminMD and will be responsible for providing sound scientific support and direction based on comprehensive knowledge of our clients’ (or prospective clients’) product and therapeutic area. Additionally, the Associate Medical Director embodies the VitaminMD core values of commitment, integrity, and respect, both in their work and in their relationships with their co-workers and external clients.
About Calcium+Company
Calcium+Company is redefining what it means to be a modern health communications group. Award-winning and innovation-driven, we specialize in nourishing brands and companies across their entire lifecycle — and we do it through a dynamic structure of specialized divisions:
Central to our success is our Integrated Strategy Group, where brand, medical, and engagement strategies come together, powered by behavioral science and data analytics.
We’re proud of the work we do, but we’re just as proud of the culture we’ve built. Calcium+Company was recently named one of MM+M’s 2024 Best Places to Work, reflecting the authentic, supportive, and inspiring environment in which our team thrives.
Led by CEO Judy Capano and Group President Greg Lewis, we are a company where you can build extraordinary campaigns and a nourishing career.
If you’re passionate about making a real difference through creativity, strategy, and collaboration, Calcium+Company may be the place for you.
Benefits & Perks We Offer
This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of two in-office days per week.
For U.S. Job Seekers, it is the policy of Calcium+Company 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.
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL OFFICER
VitaminMD
Medical Communications
Job Summary
The Associate Medical Director is a is a core member of the medical team at VitaminMD and will be responsible for providing sound scientific support and direction based on comprehensive knowledge of our clients’ (or prospective clients’) product and therapeutic area. Additionally, the Associate Medical Director embodies the VitaminMD core values of commitment, integrity, and respect, both in their work and in their relationships with their co-workers and external clients.
Key Job Responsibilities (Duties may include, but are not limited to all or some of the following)
- Validates, supports, and increases the clinical and medical relevance of work across the agency, including existing client accounts and new business endeavors
- Performs in-depth research and builds understanding of a brand's placement within the treatment paradigm, its efficacy and safety data, mechanism of action, and key points of differentiation within the treatment landscape
- Directly accountable for medical input in the overall brand planning efforts of the agency, as well as providing ongoing support throughout the new business pitch prep process
- Ensures scientific and medical accuracy in both internal and external communications
- Onboards agency staff to respective brand teams
- Collaborate internally with the Account, Strategy, Project Management and Creative departments, and with clients as required
- Presents medical information to large groups both internally and during client and new business presentations, which may include individuals with a broad spectrum of backgrounds and education levels
- Ability to attend both live and virtual symposia and congresses
Job Qualifications (Skills/Requirements)
- An MD, PharmD, or PhD degree in a relevant scientific discipline
- 1-2 years of experience in medical advertising, medical communications, or medical education
- Strong self-motivation and enthusiasm, with a demonstrated ability to thrive in a detail-oriented, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment
- Working knowledge of clinical or pre-clinical research principles
- Familiarity with PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, and other sources of clinical and scientific content
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where delivering tasks with a quick turnaround is necessary and expected
- Demonstrated ability to interpret data and provide clear strategic/scientific direction to a variety of audiences
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, including strong proficiency in related technologies (Microsoft applications, Keynote, Internet research databases)
- Must be able to work in EST work time zone
- Goes above and beyond the job description and has the willingness to be flexible for the team, agency, and ultimately the work
About Calcium+Company
Calcium+Company is redefining what it means to be a modern health communications group. Award-winning and innovation-driven, we specialize in nourishing brands and companies across their entire lifecycle — and we do it through a dynamic structure of specialized divisions:
- Calcium (healthcare marketing)
- Amino (oncology marketing)
- Vitamin MD (medical communications)
- PRotein (public relations)
- Cobalt (commercial planning and market access)
Central to our success is our Integrated Strategy Group, where brand, medical, and engagement strategies come together, powered by behavioral science and data analytics.
We’re proud of the work we do, but we’re just as proud of the culture we’ve built. Calcium+Company was recently named one of MM+M’s 2024 Best Places to Work, reflecting the authentic, supportive, and inspiring environment in which our team thrives.
Led by CEO Judy Capano and Group President Greg Lewis, we are a company where you can build extraordinary campaigns and a nourishing career.
If you’re passionate about making a real difference through creativity, strategy, and collaboration, Calcium+Company may be the place for you.
Benefits & Perks We Offer
- Paid annual vacation, personal and sick time off
- 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Holiday Closure: Agency closed between Christmas and New Years
- Comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible spending accounts (Healthcare & Dependent)
- Competitive 401(k) investment with company match
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine Services
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services)
- Summer Fridays
- Emphasis on Social Impact: A variety of specialized employee resource groups (PMCGs), programming and other initiatives.
- Lunch Credit for In-Office Days
- Annual Employee Gatherings & In-Office Events
This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of two in-office days per week.
For U.S. Job Seekers, it is the policy of Calcium+Company 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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