VP Medical Strategy Director

New York, New York

ProHealth | An IPG Health Company
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At ProHealth, we believe that the power of science lies not only in its rigor-but in how it's translated, communicated, and elevated. As part of the IPG Health family, we're driven by a shared mission to improve lives through transformative medical communications. And we're looking for a Vice President, Medical Director to join us in leading that charge.

In this high-impact role, you will be at the forefront of medical strategy-serving as a trusted advisor to clients, a mentor to your team, and a key contributor to business growth. You'll bring scientific depth, creative thinking, and strong leadership to ensure every insight, every idea, and every tactic is grounded in credible, compelling, and differentiated science.


What You'll Do


Lead Strategic Medical Thinking


  • Serve as the senior medical lead across multiple brands, synthesizing complex data into clear, actionable strategies
  • Ensure all communications-across channels and touchpoints-are medically sound, strategically aligned, and deeply resonant with HCP audiences

Inspire and Mentor


  • Manage and develop a team of medical strategists and writers, ensuring both high-quality work and professional growth
  • Provide day-to-day oversight, performance coaching, and structured development plans for direct reports

Be a Client Partner


  • Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with senior-level clients; confidently lead medical conversations and provide expert guidance
  • Represent the medical point of view in cross-functional settings-from strategic planning and creative development to brand positioning and execution

Drive Innovation and Growth


  • Lead the medical portion of new business efforts, from immersion and insight development to pitch delivery
  • Identify new opportunities to elevate brand narratives through clinical data, scientific literature, and emerging trends
  • Collaborate with other agency leaders and IPG Health partners to deliver holistic, integrated solutions for clients

What You Bring


  • Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, MPH or equivalent in life sciences)
  • Expertise in synthesizing scientific and clinical data into persuasive, relevant, and differentiated messaging
  • A proven track record of successfully managing clients, mentoring teams, and contributing to new business wins
  • Strong presentation and storytelling skills, particularly in the context of HCP engagement and medical education

Why ProHealth?


At ProHealth, you'll join a purpose-driven culture that values scientific integrity, strategic boldness, and creative collaboration. We're passionate about helping our clients change the standard of care-and we believe that starts with hiring people who bring curiosity, leadership, and heart to their work.


As part of the IPG Health network, you'll have access to world-class resources, multidisciplinary partners, and growth opportunities across one of the largest global healthcare communications collectives.


This is more than a leadership role. It's a chance to shape the future of medical communications-and to do work that truly matters.

Ready to step in, speak up, and lead forward?


Apply now and let's elevate science, together.



Salary $190,000 - $220,000


The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.


For U.S. Job Seekers It is the policy of IPG Health and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.


Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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