Associate Medical Director, Medical Affairs & Promo

About the Role

Real Chemistry is seeking a talented and dynamic Associate Medical Director to work across our Medical Affairs and Promotional teams.

This role is an excellent opportunity to lead the development of cutting‑edge, high‑impact medical content that elevates HCP education and transforms patient outcomes.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or Lambertville—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute compelling scientific content, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Analyze complex clinical and scientific data to generate clear, engaging, and accurate scientific narratives.
• Consult and serve as integral strategic partner to clients in the development of medical strategies and in the design and analysis of related medical communication tactics and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on projects and deliverables, building trust and maintaining open communication while providing strategic and tactical guidance.
• Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance with style guidelines and ethical standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to medical writers, fostering a culture of excellence and supporting professional growth within the team; collaborate across functions and teams to drive projects forward.
• Contribute to business growth by supporting the development of new business proposals and participating in client pitches.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned; duties and responsibilities may relate to business development, departmental or agency‑wide initiatives, and more.

This Position Is a Perfect Fit for You If

• Your company values—Best Together, Impact‑Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability—really speak to you.
• You thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment and can adapt to shifting priorities with resilience and resourcefulness.
• You are a strategic thinker with a passion for diving deep into data and distilling actionable insights.
• You are a natural leader and team player, with a positive, solutions‑focused approach to challenges.

What You Should Have

• 4‑5+ years of experience in healthcare communications within an agency, with a demonstrated track record of delivering high‑quality deliverables.
• Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or a related discipline (PhD, MD, or PharmD preferred).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive scientific narratives tailored to diverse audiences, including general physicians and specialists.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across diverse accounts, maintaining high‑quality standards under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with digital content creation tools.

Pay Range

$110,000‑$125,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Benefits

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks tailored to your region. Globally, this includes free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.