VP, Medical Director, Medical Strategy & Scientific Affairs

About Us

At BGBx, we're driven by a simple idea: breakthrough thinking creates breakthrough impact. As an independent commercial solutions partner to pharmaceutical and life science companies, we bring together strategists, scientists, communicators, creatives, technologists, and data experts to tackle some of healthcare's most important challenges.

Our teams work across consulting and communications to help clients shape strategy, launch innovations, engage stakeholders, and drive meaningful results throughout the product lifecycle. The work is complex, fast-moving, and deeply connected to improving lives, creating opportunities for curious minds to make a real difference every day.

If you're energized by collaboration, inspired by innovation, and motivated by work that matters, you'll find a place to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact at BGBx.

VP, Medical Director, Medical Strategy & Scientific Affairs

Position Overview

The VP, Medical Director is a key senior leader within our medical affairs team, tasked with overseeing the strategic direction of efforts across a range of therapeutic areas. This individual will spearhead the creation and execution of medical strategies and scientific communications while also offering operational leadership and tactical support.

This role is dynamic and requires a creative mindset, along with extensive experience managing multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining client relationships in a fast-moving environment.

Role Requirements

Lead medical affairs initiatives, including the creation of communication strategies, scientific narratives, and tools for field medical teams.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including client teams, healthcare professionals, and internal Cadent teams (creative, editorial, and scientific).

• Drive the creation of cutting-edge scientific content in partnership with digital and creative departments.
• Maintain scientific integrity, ensuring accuracy and quality across all deliverables.

Supervise the Creation of High-quality Scientific Materials

• Mentor and guide medical writers, overseeing their contributions to client deliverables.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals and pitches.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven leadership, interpersonal, and communication abilities.
• Track record of creating strategic, scientifically accurate content and providing oversight to maintain high-quality standards.
• Experience in training and guiding medical writers on best practices for publications.
• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to prioritize tasks and delegate effectively.
• Capable of excelling in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and collaborative environment, while also working independently.
• Strategic thinker with the capacity to assess resource requirements and implement solutions accordingly.
• Salary Range: $180,000-$220,000 USD

BGBx is headquartered in New York City, and the salary range listed reflects the expected base compensation for this role in the New York City metropolitan area. This position may be performed remotely within the United States.

For candidates located outside the New York City area, compensation will be adjusted to reflect the applicable market for the employee’s primary work location. Final compensation will be determined based on geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Local (tri-state) client engagement travel as needed/required.

What We Offer

At BGBx, we invest in our people because exceptional talent drives exceptional work. We provide a competitive rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work.

Our benefits package typically includes health care insurance, retirement plans, generous paid time off and holidays, wellness benefits, life insurance, learning and development opportunities, and other resources that support our employees throughout their careers.

Additional benefits may be available based on your location. Beyond benefits, you'll find a culture built on collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare and the people it serves.

BGBx 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.