VP, Medical Strategy
hace 23 días
New York
Job Description BGB Group VP, Medical Strategy Our Agency BGB Group is a healthcare communications agency that offers a wide range of services, including traditional pharmaceutical advertising, promotional medical education, payer marketing, and consulting services. Known for excellence and professionalism, we're hired as strategic and creative partners by our biopharmaceutical clients to drive category/brand awareness and growth. Position Overview We are seeking an exceptional VP, Medical Strategy to lead the scientific and medical vision behind BGB's new business, pitch, and growth-focused initiatives. This senior medical leader will shape the scientific narrative that anchors our pitch strategy, bringing clarity, credibility, and strategic insight to every new business opportunity. The VP will leverage deep therapeutic expertise and exceptional storytelling abilities to translate complex science into compelling, strategically aligned narratives that differentiate BGB and inspire prospective clients. As a key member of pitch leadership, this role will partner closely with Creative, Brand Strategy, Engagement Strategy, Account Management, and Business Development to deliver integrated scientific thinking across all pitch and early-client engagements. The VP, Medical Strategy will also serve as a scientific ambassador for the agency, modeling excellence and elevating medical strategy capabilities across teams. Specific Responsibilities Scientific Leadership for New Business • Serve as the primary scientific leader for new business pitches, setting the tone, narrative arc, and strategic grounding for all scientific storytelling., • Synthesize complex scientific, clinical, and market data into clear, compelling narratives that support creative concepts and strategic positioning., • Partner closely with Creative Directors, Brand Strategy, Engagement Strategy, and Account leads to shape integrated pitch stories grounded in science., • Ensure scientific insights serve as a catalyst for creative ideation, omnichannel strategy, and differentiated recommendations., • Lead analysis of competitive dynamics, disease-state insights, MOA, clinical data, and emerging scientific trends to inform pitch strategy., • Identify "white space" storytelling opportunities that set BGB apart in competitive reviews., • Act as the senior medical representative in pitch presentations and early-stage client engagements., • Build trust with senior medical, commercial, and scientific stakeholders by delivering authoritative, accessible, and strategic medical POVs., • Lead and mentor medical strategists, scientific communicators, and medical writers contributing to new business and growth initiatives., • Foster a culture of scientific excellence, rigor, and curiosity across the agency., • Elevate BGB's external and internal scientific profile through thought leadership, strategic point-of-view development, and best-practice frameworks., • Ensure alignment across all strategic, creative, and operational partners during pitch development., • Facilitate seamless collaboration across disciplines, driving clarity, scientific rigor, and cohesion. Preferred Qualifications Experience • 15+ years of experience in medical strategy, scientific affairs, medical communications, or related areas, ideally within a healthcare communications agency., • Advanced scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent)., • Exceptional ability to translate scientific complexity into compelling, accessible strategic narratives., • Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and developing medical strategy teams., • Analytical, intellectually curious, solutions-oriented., • Thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and high expectations., • Passionate about elevating scientific storytelling and driving agency growth. Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000 base salary + bonus eligibility The salary range provided represents what a potential hire may expect to earn in this role at BGB. Actual salary decisions will be influenced by several factors that we use to determine overall fit, including experience (both direct and indirect), education, training, demonstrated qualifications, and organizational need. Salary is only one component of the total rewards package offered at BGB Group. BGB Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.