Associate Director, Scientific Strategy
Associate Director, Scientific Strategy
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28-08-2025
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About Klick Health
Meet a different kind of workplace. Klick Health is an ecosystem of brilliant minds working to realize the full potential of their people and clients in life sciences since 1997. And were still growing fast even after two decades. What does that mean for you As Klick experiences exponential growth year-over-year so do the people who help make it happen. Because were constantly evolving and changing we invest in talent early and often to develop future leaders at all levels. Were one of the countrys Top 10 Great Workplaces 10 Most Inspiring Cultures Best Workplace for Innovators Best Managed and Fastest Growing. We know that career paths are seldom simple and straightforward. And thats an asset. If you feel like youd be a good fit for this role we encourage you to apply and take the first steps to starting your career journey at Klick!
About Our Medical Craft
As the single largest medical team integrated across a single agency the Medical team uncovers scientific truth through our board expertise in science and regulatory medical strategy medical communications and value access and reimbursement. The Medical team assumes responsibility for understanding the clinical aspects in depth to discover unique offerings and believes in the importance of shaping the brand-building process as early as possible: forming the scientific narrative the language included in the label and identifying where the brand plays in the buying process.
About Klicks Medical Communications & Innovation Specialty Practice
The Medical Communications & Innovation team is made up of brilliant curious minds with a passion for science storytelling and strategy. From scientific communications strategy to modular content presentations to digital content our team crafts engaging accurate and impactful materials that help to educate physicians advanced practice providers and other healthcare providers and clinical stakeholders about complex diseases and therapies. We work closely with both Medical Affairs and Commercial clients to bring clarity and consistency to scientific communicationmaking the complex feel clear the technical feel human. Were collaborative detail-driven and endlessly inquisitiveand we love what we do. The best part We get to innovate at the intersection of science and creativity and we have a great time doing it!
Job Description:
The Associate Director Scientific Strategy is a hybrid role on Klicks Medical Communications and Innovation team blending high-caliber medical writing with emerging leadership in scientific strategy. This role is ideal for a scientific communicator who excels in crafting compelling accurate content and is eager to contribute to the strategic direction of innovative medical engagement work independently on complex content development projects while progressively contributing to the strategic planning and execution of medical communications deliverables across therapeutic areas. Reporting to a senior strategy leader youll collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integrated forward-thinking solutions to clients.
Scientific Knowledge and Skills:
- Combines a thorough understanding of the therapeutic area with product strategy to ensure communication objectives are met on assigned projects
- Able to identify and leverage relevant focused resources to understand the underlying science and product strategy related to assigned projects
- Able to work across multiple therapeutic areas
- Able to learn new therapeutic areas quickly and apply new knowledge
- Demonstrates an ability to use a range of resources and tools for efficiency (e.g. scientific databases approval software referencing software)
Medical Writing Excellence:
- Independently develop scientifically robust compelling and audience-appropriate content (e.g. scientific platforms manuscripts slide decks training materials digital content) across therapeutic areas
- Conduct high-level literature reviews and synthesize complex data into cohesive narratives aligned with client objectives
- Independently manage multiple content deliverables to meet deadlines and quality expectations
- Ensure accuracy scientific integrity and compliance with internal and external standards
- Review and mentor junior writers providing constructive feedback and guidance
Strategic Contribution:
- Lead development of project briefs to provide internal cross-functional teams with guidance and resources for project execution
- Collaborate with senior strategists to support strategic and tactical planning for medical affairs and commercial clients
- Assist in the design and execution of strategic initiatives such as advisory boards workshops and strategic/tactical planning sessions
- Support innovative projects and contribute to thought leadership through POVs trend analyses and internal strategy development
- Participate in new business activities such as proposal writing and pitch presentations offering both scientific and strategic insights
Client Engagement and Leadership:
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients on both content and strategy-related matters presenting confidently in meetings and workshops
- Foster strong client relationships through proactive communication strategic thinking and an understanding of the healthcare landscape
- Identify opportunities for organic growth on assigned accounts
- Contribute to proposals for new business
- Contribute to the success of cross-functional internal teams in delivering scientific content and strategic plans that are impactful and aligned with client goals
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in a medical communications or medical education agency
- Able to work across therapeutic areas with a high degree of scientific acumen and adaptability
- Experienced across a breadth of medical communications strategic and tactical deliverables
- Scientific degree PhD or MD preferred
- Passionate about innovation in scientific communication and eager to evolve into a strategic leadership role
- Comfort with and enthusiasm for integrating AI into your work
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Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds perspectives and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply including Black people Indigenous peoples and other people of color people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.
Were also committed to developing an inclusive barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation please contact us at and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and ensure you have a positive experience.
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