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Associate Medical Strategy Director, London
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Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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Job Views: 3
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
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Associate Medical Strategy Director, McCann Health London
About McCann Health London:
Part of the IPG Health network, McCann Health London is one of the most awarded healthcare communications agencies. We are guided by our founding philosophy, Truth Well Told, and united by one vision: to help our clients’ brands and businesses play a meaningful role in people’s health. We combine science, creativity, and strategy to deliver best-in-class services to top and emerging health and wellness brands. We challenge convention and bring to life smart, creative ideas that push boundaries and leave the world healthier than we found it.
Visit mccannhealthlondon.com to learn more.
Description
The Associate Medical Strategy Director will be responsible for implementing best-in-class medical strategy for McCann Health London. They will ensure scientific rigour drives differentiated thinking, supporting business growth and raising the profile of medical strategy within the agency. This role may suit someone from a medical writing background, such as a Senior Medical Writer, Principal Medical Writer, or Associate Medical Director seeking a transition into medical strategy.
Responsibilities
Knowledge/Expertise
* Apply disease state, clinical knowledge, and strategic skills to key brands, informing strategic recommendations
Strategic Skills/Tools
* Combine scientific understanding of products and diseases with market awareness for high-level communication planning
* Support the Director of Medical Strategy in implementing departmental strategies
Client Relationships
* Meet key client needs and deliverables
* Participate in brand planning, lead scientific workshops, and represent medical strategy in client workshops
Business Development
* Support new business efforts by leading medical strategy in pitches
Communication Skills
* Present confidently to internal teams, clients, and KOLs
* Build cooperative relationships across disciplines and senior management
* Demonstrate leadership, ensure high-quality training, and manage performance of direct reports
Requirements
* PhD preferred but not essential
* 5+ years industry experience
* Experience in medical strategy or strong medical writing/copy background
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our mission. We view diversity as a business imperative that fosters an inclusive culture, unleashing creative potential and driving growth. Our philosophy, Conscious Inclusion, involves deliberate actions to promote an inclusive environment.
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