SVP, Director Medical Strategy

CoLab is a fully integrated, cross-discipline team that provides best-in-class services in a fluid and modular way. With our clients at the center, we create brand movement at the speed of people’s lives by connecting real-time data with world-class creative, content, and media in service of growth and Return on investment.

CoLab is a “power of one” solution, encompassing data, media, and production. By drawing from across the vast Publicis Groupe network, we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovation and specialized skills to our clients, as well as enriching opportunities and inclusive benefits to our employees. We pride ourselves on combining the atmosphere of a startup company with the stability and experience of a global leader.

Senior Vice President, Director Medical Strategy

Position Summary

A Senior Vice President in the department of Medical Strategy works with members of other departments within the company to ensure that our work (e.g., proposals, corporate position papers, web-copy, illustrations, animation) is medically accurate and up-to-date. This individual is also responsible for helping to ensure that all content create for health professionals is tailored to the sophistication level and interests of the target audience. These responsibilities may, at times, overlap with those of the various individuals in the Editorial Department; on some projects, an SVP may play the role of a writer, copy supervisor, or medical editor.

In addition, an SVP of Medical Strategy may be asked to contribute to new business opportunities by conducting research relevant to the prospective client’s objectives, or by assessing the quality and adding his/her insights to research reports prepared by others for this purpose.

The SVP of Medical Strategy may be asked to educate client teams regarding a disease category or an aspect of science relevant to the client’s product, such as pharmacology, or the competitors in a given therapeutic category.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities for individuals in this position will vary depending on the skills and aptitudes (besides their professional medical knowledge and experience that they bring to CoLab. For example, someone with experience in journalism might be expected to play a more active editorial role; someone with IT experience might get involved in developing algorithms for interactive health screening programs.

• Support new business development team
• Support account teams in expanding scope of work for existing clients
• Educate internal staff on medical topics relevant to client’s brands
• Direct writers in developing medical content and edit their work
• Direct creative and art directors to create accurate medical imagery/animation
• On occasion, write original copy.
• Recruit and organization/coordination of advisory boards.
• Identify sources consistent with CoLab’s standards for referencing and citations.
• Ensure the medical integrity, topicality, and timeliness of the content for all projects on which he/she works.
• Help ensure compliance with Med/Legal processes

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of an advanced degree in healthcare (MD, DO, DDS, or PhD in a healthcare or science field)
• At least 1 year of clinical experience (beyond residency/fellowship training)
• At least 2 years of agency or pharmaceutical (or biotech, or device) industry experience
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical marketing principles, regulations, and practices.
• Writing and editorial experience
• Must be capable of working both independently and in a team environment.
• Must know how to use Microsoft Word; facility with Microsoft PowerPoint is preferred.

About Publicis Health

Publicis Health is the premier global health and wellness communications network. We are one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe, the third-largest advertising and media company in the world, giving us unparalleled global reach. We manage top-tier agencies specializing in promoting innovative solutions in advertising, medical education, clinical trial program development, sales and marketing, digital, market access, and medical and scientific affairs. Our nearly 6,500 employees work at 15 agency brands across 60 offices located in 10 countries. We are a connected solutions hub, equipped for continual business transformation in today’s world. We integrate services across our global offices and brands to deliver on our clients’ needs. Each of our agencies brings a unique approach to business, which makes us even stronger together. We understand the rapidly changing healthcare environment and leverage it to maximize the potential of our clients’ brands.

Web: www.publicishealth.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/publicishealth Twitter: www.twitter.com/PublicisHealth/

Note: This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Performs other duties (or functions) as assigned.

Not all applicants will be contacted. PHCG is an equal opportunity employer.

No vendor/agency solicitation please.

About Publicis Health

Publicis Health is the premier global health and wellness communications network. We are one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe, the third-largest advertising and media company in the world, giving us unparalleled global reach. We manage top-tier agencies specializing in promoting innovative solutions in advertising, medical education, clinical trial program development, sales and marketing, digital, market access, and medical and scientific affairs. Our nearly 6,500 employees work at 15 agency brands across 60 offices located in 10 countries. We are a connected solutions hub, equipped for continual business transformation in today’s world. We integrate services across our global offices and brands to deliver on our clients’ needs. Each of our agencies brings a unique approach to business, which makes us even stronger together. We understand the rapidly changing healthcare environment and leverage it to maximize the potential of our clients’ brands.

Web: www.publicishealth.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/publicishealth Twitter: www.twitter.com/PublicisHealth/

Note: This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Performs other duties (or functions) as assigned.

Not all applicants will be contacted. PHCG is an equal opportunity employer.

No vendor/agency solicitation please.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.