Medical Director

Medical Director – Publications

ApotheCom, an Inizio Medical company, is an international medical communications agency. Our reputation for delivering high-quality and creative communication solutions is founded on scientific expertise, strategic understanding and motivation of our staff. As part of ApotheCom, our clients benefit from synergies across our network of offices spanning the US, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. We offer an unrivalled integrated approach to medical communications from across the globe.

Inizio is expanding its footprint in the publication space and is looking for a senior level director to lead the scientific team and provide strategic account oversight. This is an excellent opportunity to help shape the department and grow the publication team and business. 

The right individual must have strong work experience in the publication space with a focus on Oncology. This is a client-facing role that requires directing client strategy, staff mentoring / management, leading scientific teams in content creation, and partnering with the VPs of scientific and client services and managing director in business development, among other responsibilities.

 Responsibilities:

• Manage scientific team responsible for delivery of a full range of strategic publication focus
• Under the guidance of the scientific VP, lead and manage account to ensure the creation of high quality, accurate medical / scientific content with ability to expand management responsibilities as team grows
• Develop and grow publication work partnering with VPs of scientific and client services and managing directors
• Identify and develop strategic and tactical business recommendations relevant to client strategy and marketplace needs
• Develop / lead / facilitate key strategy workshops
• Demonstrate a high level of comfort articulating scientific and therapeutic information in Oncology
• Foster innovation and collaboration across ApotheCom to position agency as leader in publication work

Additional Requirements:

• PhD, PharmD, MD with 10+ years of experience of relevant medical communications experience, with an in-depth understanding of publication oncology work
• Track record of successful scientific leadership across several clients/therapeutic categories
• US launch experience required; Global experience is a plus
• Some travel will be required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing staff / direct reports (potentially based across multiple locations)

 This position is open to candidates who are looking for a fully remote or hybrid opportunity based in the United States (east coast preferred).

 In addition to a competitive package, we are known for our friendly and informal working environment. We also offer excellent opportunities for career and personal development, and a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(K), vacation, holiday, and sick time.

 ApotheCom proudly offers an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to driving a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging where everyone is able to bring each facet of themselves to work each day. At ApotheCom, we believe there is strength in diversity and inclusivity, and that strength is a driver of our success.