Medical Director

Digitas Health is the modern creative agency that takes on the biggest moments in healthcare raises the standard of creative and connects people partners and ideas to create work that earns its place in culture. Purpose-built for todays complex and evolving landscape we partner with some of the worlds largest healthcare brands to do big things by moving faster connecting deeper and unlocking new possibilities at the intersection of creativity data technology and empathy. Guided by our purpose Connected for Good and fueled by a vibrant magnetic culturewe deliver meaningful work that drives relevance changes behavior and creates lasting impact always grounded in humanity not just technology. As part of Publicis Health and Publicis Groupe we bring together entrepreneurial energy with the scale stability and depth of one of the worlds leading communications networks.

At Digitas Health what sets us apart isnt just who we work with its how we work and how it feels to be here. Our culture attracts curious driven people who want to make a difference and be part of something bigger. Our teams are intentionally crafted across disciplines perspectives and experience levels bringing strategy creativity data and technology together from the start. We believe the best ideas come from curiosity collaboration and healthy debate and we expect people here to be thoughtful engaged and eager to shape whats next. If youre energized by complexity motivated by impact and excited to help redefine how healthcare connects with people wed love to meet you!

The Medical Director is responsible for leading medical strategy and execution for a core brand within a client portfolio. This role translates complex medical and healthcare system information into clear actionable direction and ensures scientific accuracy across all materials entering regulatory review.

Own Brand-Level Medical Content

• Lead medical content for assigned brand(s) within a client portfolio
• Translate clinical data and health information into positioning messaging and claim direction
• Ensure materials reflect real-world treatment dynamics and HCP decision-making
• Anticipate scientific clinical and regulatory risk

Lead Scientific Review and Regulatory Process

• Serve as primary medical reviewer of promotional and non-promotional materials for patients and providers
• Review copy layouts concepts and client-facing deliverable to ensure scientific accuracy and clinical relevance
• Prepare materials for regulatory review including detailed reference annotation and reference validation
• Support regulatory review discussions for assigned brands
• Resolve scientific and clinical feedback efficiently and accurately

Collaborate Cross-Functionally

• Partner with copywriters to refine claims and strengthen scientific clarity
• Work with strategy partners and creative teams to ensure ideas are grounded in clinical reality
• Contribute to briefs and creative development from a scientific perspective
• Lead disease and product education sessions for internal teams and support client education as needed
• Ensure cross-functional partners understand key clinical and competitive dynamics
• Reinforce scientific standards during onboarding of new team members

Support Team Development

• Contribute to internal training and scientific knowledge sharing
• Mentor Associate Medical Directors and provide structured feedback

Contribute to Growth

• Support new business efforts related to assigned therapeutic areas
• Provide scientific input for pitch materials and RFP responses
• Help identify opportunities to expand client engagement through strong medical partnership

WHAT SETS THIS ROLE APART

You own the science behind the brand.

You ensure every claim stands up to scrutiny.

You move confidently between data and creative execution.

• Advanced degree in a healthcare or science field required (PharmD PhD Masters or equivalent)
• 5-7 years of experience in medical strategy medical affairs scientific communications or related healthcare industry roles
• Demonstrated experience leading medical reviews for scientific accuracy and regulatory readiness
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design endpoints and treatment pathways
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to support research and scientific review with the ability to critically evaluate outputs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining scientific rigor

Our Publicis Groupe motto Viva La Différence means were better together and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities across all facets of intersectionality and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage dental vision disability 401K as well as parental and family care leave family forming assistance tuition reimbursement and flexible time off.

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