Associate Medical Director

Direct message the job poster from Havas Life LondonHavas Life London is not just evolving; we’re reimagining what a health and wellness agency can be. We’re building a destination for the brightest minds, the boldest ideas, and the kind of creativity that wins Cannes Lions and reshapes industries.We’re a collective of curious thinkers, courageous makers, and kind collaborators. The culture we’re building is fast, fearless, and future-facing - driven by a belief that creativity is the most powerful force for growth.We are vibrant collaborators, smart decision-makers, and believers in a win-or-learn mindset. Our emerging creative culture is built on curiosity, courage, and kindness. We expect more from ourselves and those who join our high-performance team.As part of the Havas Health network, we’re pushing boundaries, embracing AI and emerging tech, and reimagining how strategic creativity can unlock new value for clients across the globe. We’re here to make London the beating heart of global health communications. Be the go-to creative strategic partner for our network colleagues and client partners alike.The roleThe Medical Team provides medical oversight and fosters a ‘patient-first’ mentality within Havas Life London. Working at all stages of project development with a heavy involvement at project conception stage, with touch points to ensure that the medical strategy is reviewed and aligned. You''ll be seen as a strategic partner while being accountable for well-executed deliverables that ensure scientific accuracy, clinical relevance to audiences, and regulatory compliance.You''ll provide strategic, commercial, and clinical guidance to support both the agency and the clients that we work with. You''ll be responsible for oversight of medical writing responsibilities across accounts and therapeutic areas, as well as considering the longer-term business needs of the agency to support both new and organic growth. Working in partnership with the Medical, Strategy, Content, Creative and Client Services team members, to ensure that projects meet key medical, strategic, and ethical standards in their delivery to clients, healthcare professionals, and patients.The role will provide support across our Rare and Global business units within the agency in developing new business opportunities and growth within existing client projects. There will be scope to provide support to the wider Havas Health network and engage with the network of strategists and medical leads globally.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide input and strategic solutions to briefs and client asks by working in conjunction with the Strategy Team to formulate the optimal client solution and consider the longer-term commercial and/or medical ramificationsFacilitate internal and external meetings (client and/or HCP) and briefingsAttend and support at local and/or international congresses to gather scientific and medical intelligence, as requiredProvide meaningful and strategic clinical and healthcare environment insightsOffer perceptive solutions to the medical and commercial issues faced by our clientsChampion the importance of considering the needs of patients, HCPs, and other relevant decision makers at all stages of project delivery, and work pragmatically with clients/colleagues to find solutions to these needsWork with the wider team to engender a culture of ‘patient-first’ thinkingSupport copy team with data uptake and accuracy of communicationsProvide high-quality review and guidance of assets to ensure regulatory compliance, scientific accuracy, strategic alignment and relevance to audiences across a variety of formats and deliverablesBriefing, reviewing, and providing appropriate feedback on the work of othersMaintain excellent relationships with our clients and their medical teamsStrong ability to foster relationships with external experts to ensure Havas Life London has a practical network of active healthcare professionalsManage/mentor junior members of the Medical Team and support the content Team to ensure their continued professional development and consistent quality in work outputsProvide insight and advice on the longer-term business needs of Havas Life London and support new and organic business growthIdentify and act on opportunities to maximise potential in existing client accountsAssist or lead with the development of proposals and pitches, as requiredLead in the development and delivery of thought leadership to support the business growth of Havas Life LondonAct as a representative of Havas Life London on a network level by supporting in a medical context for training/pitches/meetingsYou''ll bringMedical, Nursing, or Pharmacy degree with clinical practice experience and/or agency experienceExperience across several products and therapy areas within medical communications, with the ability to research medical literature effectivelyAbility to produce high-quality written material that is scientifically accurate, with good attention to detailEffective communication and collaboration skills are essential to contribute positively to a wide range of projectsSeniority level

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