Strategic Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs

Location: Parsippany

Description Position at CMI Media Group Are you a visionary scientific strategist capable of turning complex clinical data into impactful Medical Affairs communication plans?

We are seeking a Strategic Director, Medical and Scientific Affairs to serve as a senior strategic leader within our organization. In this role, you will translate complex science into insight-driven, compliant Medical Affairs communication and engagement strategies.

Operationalizing our vision, you will lead client strategy, mentor cross-functional teams, and advance best-in-class Medical Affairs planning across a diverse range of therapeutic areas. As a trusted advisor, you will bridge the gap between deep scientific fluency and high-level business strategy, helping our pharmaceutical and biotech clients navigate complex therapeutic landscapes.

Responsibilities:

Medical Affairs Strategy:
Design, lead, and execute evidence-based Medical Affairs engagement strategies aligned with both scientific and organizational objectives.

Client Leadership & Facilitation:
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, leading high-level discussions, facilitating strategic workshops, and influencing key decisions.

Omnichannel Engagement:
Plan and implement compliant, non-promotional HCP engagement strategies across digital, peer-to-peer, medical congresses, and field medical channels.

Insight Synthesis & Storytelling:
Synthesize complex clinical data and market insights into clear, compelling strategic narratives and actionable recommendations.

Operational Leadership & Mentorship:
Operationalize the EVP’s vision, mentoring internal teams and fostering a culture of excellence in scientific communications.

Compliance & Governance:
Ensure all strategies and deliverables adhere strictly to Medical Affairs compliance, MLR/PRC processes, and industry governance requirements.

Requirements:

Education:

Advanced scientific or clinical degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD, MPH, MS) or equivalent depth of professional experience.

Experience:

8–12 years of progressive experience in Medical Affairs, scientific communications, MSL/Field Medical, or strategic healthcare consulting roles.

Environment:
Proven experience operating successfully within an agency, consulting firm, or highly matrixed environment supporting pharmaceutical or biotech clients.

Scientific & Clinical Fluency: A deep working command of clinical data, therapeutic landscapes, and scientific communication, with the credibility to engage peer-to-peer with senior medical leaders.

Consultative Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, consultative client engagements and manage multi-disciplinary teams.

Compliance Savvy:
Strong foundational understanding of Medical Affairs compliance and regulatory guidelines.

What We Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge therapies and diverse therapeutic areas.

A collaborative, intellectually stimulating, and growth-oriented work environment.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $120,000 to $210,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.