SVP, Medical

Company Description

EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first – and only – agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EVERSANA®. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients. 

We get fired up when people talk about getting—and staying—healthy. That’s where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one’s health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need. 

We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.  

Job Description

WHAT DOES AN SVP, MEDICAL DO?

The role of a Senior Vice President (SVP), Medical at a pharmaceutical advertising agency involves a blend of strategic leadership, medical expertise, and client management. The SVP, Medical at EVERSANA INTOUCH is responsible for developing and implementing medical strategies that align with client goals and regulatory requirements. This role involves leading and mentoring a team of medical directors, writers, and other professionals, ensuring the scientific accuracy and integrity of all medical content. The SVP serves as the primary medical liaison for clients, providing expert advice and insights, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Key duties include overseeing the development of compliant medical content for promotional materials, staying updated on the latest medical research and regulatory changes, and providing guidance during the development of marketing strategies. The SVP also works closely with creative, account, and strategy teams to integrate medical insights into campaigns, presents medical strategies and results to clients, and fosters a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams.  These results are achieved by: 

• Develop and implement medical strategies that align with client goals and regulatory requirements.  

• Lead and mentor a team of medical directors, writers, and other medical professionals.  

• Ensure the scientific accuracy and integrity of all medical content produced by the agency.  

• Serve as the primary medical liaison for clients, providing expert advice and insights.  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, healthcare professionals, and regulatory bodies.  

• Oversee the development of medical content for promotional materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards.  

• Stay updated on the latest medical research, treatments, and regulatory changes.  

• Provide medical and scientific guidance during the development of marketing strategies and campaigns.  

• Review and approve all medical content to ensure it meets high standards of quality and accuracy.  

• Work closely with creative, account, and strategy teams to integrate medical insights into campaigns.  

• Present medical strategies and campaign results to clients and internal teams.  

• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence. 

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.  

• All other duties as assigned 

PEOPLE LEADER  

People leaders must possess both the skills to effectively accomplish these tasks and the emotional intelligence to do so in alignment with our cultural values.  In addition to the critical management and leadership tasks listed above, this role also includes the following unique responsibilities:  

• Responsible for and oversee their respective department. 

• Interview, select and supervise the activities of the department staff; communicate interpret and discuss with team the company policies and procedures. 

• Determine job objectives, work methods and performance standards; review performance relative to departmental objectives discussion appraisal with each employee and performance; authorize and communicate salary changes, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge and administer all other personnel actions. 
   

Qualifications

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.  

• Advanced Degree (PhD, PharmD or MD with 10+ years of experience in an agency or pharmaceutical industry supporting scientific communications, medical affairs or medical education.   

• Extensive experience in medical affairs, medical communications, or a related field, preferably within a pharmaceutical or healthcare advertising agency.  

• Strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and a deep understanding of medical and regulatory environments.  

• This role is crucial for ensuring that the agency's medical communications are both scientifically accurate and strategically effective 
   

Additional Information

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others. 

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

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EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S.  Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations. For a full list of locations, visit eversana.com/careers. More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers. EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time. 

From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at applicantsupport@eversana.com.

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