Medical Science Director, Endocrinology
6 Months ago • 3-5 Years • $125,000 PA - $140,000 PA
Job Description
WebMD is seeking a Medical Science Director specializing in Endocrinology to join its Medscape Medical Affairs division. This role involves providing therapeutic area leadership and hands-on medical writing to develop high-quality content for healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include creating scientific and clinical content for digital and live formats, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and therapeutic pipelines, and fostering relationships with thought leaders. The position also requires consulting on program design, applying adult learning principles, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure program alignment and success. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and editorial skills, experience in medical education program development, and expertise in endocrinology.
Good To Have:
- Prior Medical Affairs experience.
- Experience in neurology, immunology, rare diseases, or rheumatology.
- Proficiency with web-based data and document sharing sites.
- Experience with authoring tools like Box, Read Cube, EndNote, Tableau.
- An advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty is preferred.
Must Have:
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in developing medical education programs.
- Minimum 3-5 years experience as a medical writer.
- Expertise in endocrinology.
- Proficient in written English and verbal communication.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
Perks:
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, flexible holiday days)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)
- Eligibility for commission plan based on personal sales goals
Description
WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.
Medscape Medical Affairs, a division of WebMD, is a trusted resource for physicians and healthcare professionals, offering clinical reference tools, the latest medical information, education, and peer-to-peer collaboration opportunities. Our mission is to empower healthcare providers with resources that elevate patient care and outcomes across the globe.
POSITION TITLE & SUMMARY:
MEDICAL SCIENCE DIRECTOR (MSD) – ENDOCRINOLOGY
The Medical Science Director (MSD) will provide therapeutic area leadership and hands-on medical writing/content development skills to support development of Medscape Medical Affairs programs at the highest standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
MEDICAL WRITING & CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
- Create high-quality scientific, medical, and/or clinical content for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers
- Develop PowerPoint presentations, text-based copy, and other project-related deliverables for multimedia programs across digital, live virtual, and/or in-person formats
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of key clinical issues within the therapeutic areas of interest; remain current with relevant literature; clinical practice guidelines; approved therapeutic drugs, regimens, and devices; and therapeutic pipelines
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with thought leaders and expert faculty in the specified therapeutic areas to deliver current, accurate, and compelling content
- Ensure content alignment with program goals and client expectations
- Write assessment/survey/polling questions aligned with project goals; analyze program data/outcomes to develop compelling insights and presentations
MEDICAL EDUCATION EXPERTISE
- Serve as a consultant to internal teams and clients to design and execute programs that are clinically appropriate, instructionally-sound, and adherent to industry regulations
- Support application of adult learning theory, instructional design principles, and best practices for health care provider education for specified projects
- Support engagement with internal stakeholders and clients to identify program goals and establish measurable indicators for success
- Engage with Sales and Strategy colleagues to provide recommendations for future programs
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
- Meet regularly with team members to review work quality, client satisfaction, productivity metrics, and progress toward project-related objectives
- Demonstrate accountability against defined performance standards for working with internal teams and clients
- Complete projects within established timelines and to specifications
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in developing digital, live, in-person, and hybrid medical education programs for HCPs
- At Least 3 to 5 years’ experience as a medical writer/content developer at a medical education/communications AGENCY.
- Preference given to individuals with prior Medical Affairs experience
- Established expertise in endocrinology
- Experience in neurology, immunology, rare-diseases, rheumatology, and other therapeutic areas a plus
- Excellent organizational skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines and driving team success in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Highly proficient in written English and verbal communication skills; additional languages a plus
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite - particularly PowerPoint - with excellent editorial skills (writing and editing)
- An advanced degree in a medical or science-related specialty (MD, PharmD, RN, NP, PA, PhD) is preferred; a Bachelor of Science degree (life sciences, public health, or clinical sciences) with several years’ relevant work experience required
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent computer skills that include working remotely on shared networks and cloud-based systems (e.g., SharePoint, Google Drive, Workfront, and others)
- Proficiency with web-based data and document sharing sites and authoring tools (Box, Read Cube, EndNote, Tableau) a plus
- Comfortable in a highly deadline-driven environment; able to pivot quickly between tasks and adapt to rapidly shifting priorities
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently
- Possessing strong problem-solving and time-management skills; capable of addressing unforeseen issues to ensure that project goals and timelines are consistently met
- High degree of professionalism and comfortable building collaborative work relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Willingness to travel; estimated up to 20% (during peak times) for program delivery and training opportunities
Comp Range: $125,00 to $140,000 Depending on Experience
This position is also eligible for a commission plan, based upon personal sales goals and results achieved
Benefits:
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
- Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)
Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment..
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to develop meaningful medical education; and advance your career in a stimulating environment within a business that is at the forefront of driving better outcomes for patients. If you're ready to make an impact on patient care, we want to hear from you.
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