Medical Science Director, Various Therapy Areas

Medical Science Director

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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.

Role Overview

The Medical Science Director is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality, scientifically accurate medical education content for healthcare professionals. This role combines therapeutic area expertise, medical writing, and adult learning principles to create impactful digital, live, and hybrid programs. Working closely with internal teams, clients, and thought leaders, the Director ensures content aligns with clinical standards, program goals, and industry regulationshelping advance knowledge and improve patient outcomes across multiple therapeutic areas, including Endocrinology, Rare Disease, Dermatology, Haematology, and Cardiovascular / Renal / Metabolism.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, scientifically accurate content for healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, etc.) across digital, virtual, and live platforms.
• Produce PowerPoint decks, text-based copy, and educational deliverables aligned with client and program goals.
• Stay current on clinical guidelines, therapeutic pipelines, and key literature in assigned therapeutic areas.
• Collaborate with thought leaders and faculty experts to ensure engaging and up-to-date content.
• Create assessments, surveys, and polling questions; analyze outcomes data to generate meaningful insights.
• Consult with internal teams and clients to design evidence-based, instructionally sound education programs.
• Apply adult learning theory and instructional design best practices to HCP education.
• Define program goals and success metrics; provide strategic recommendations for future initiatives.
• Work closely with colleagues across Sales, Strategy, and Project Management to ensure client satisfaction.
• Maintain accountability for timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Support team performance reviews and continuous process improvements.

Skills & Qualifications

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to develop meaningful medical education and outcomes while advancing your career in an innovative and supportive environment within a business 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.