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.
Medical Director
Position Overview
The Medical Director is the Medical strategy/content lead on his/her brand(s). They must have a proven record of independently executing the responsibilities and successfully demonstrating the competencies outlined below, and must demonstrate the ability to successfully onboard, train, and mentor others in the Associate Medical Director (AMD), Senior Medical Writer (SMW) and/or Medical Writer (MW) roles. Please see required experience below.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Development & Execution:
Manages the scope of existing work and assumes primary responsibility for overseeing translation and execution of BGB standards, client expectations, and brand strategy
Provides strategic guidance to team/brand from kick-off through execution (reviewing for messaging and style)
Reviews deliverables and ensures that BGB standards, client expectations, and brand strategy are met; assumes lead role in strategy-heavy projects
Assumes accountability for accuracy of own work and work of reports, and works to address accuracy issues internally as they arise
Effectively partners with other departments (eg, art, copy, account), as appropriate, to provide out-of-the-box recommendations on how to creatively tell the brand story and reinforce the brand messages
Writes and annotates content as appropriate
Planning:
Understands the brands therapeutic space and proactively provides recommendations regarding planned projects to internal and external team
Functions as Strategic Medical Lead during external project kickoff meetings
Demonstrates complete understanding of BGB process and can foresee possible challenges and suggest solutions in the project planning stage
Defines steps and range of time to execute content-related tasks, formalizing content development timing and benchmarks
Client Interface:
May act as strategic medical brand lead
Interprets client expectations and incorporates into project execution plans
May act as Medical lead for a range of projects, calls, advisory boards, and onsite meetings
Comfortably, clearly, and concisely communicates with clients and KOLs and builds and maintains strong professional relationships
Proactively initiates discussion with client and drives internal follow-up regarding organic growth opportunities
Agency Interface and Process:
Understands the role of Medical within the agency and works to set appropriate expectations and operating norms within the team
Shares best practices and strategic insights with internal team to maximize efficiencies and support team’s therapeutic learning/proficiency
Leads by example to demonstrate efficiency, teamwork, and superior scientific quality for all deliverables
Leads by example to utilize conflict resolution skills to address internal and external conflicts
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent)
3-4 years of experience in pharmaceutical advertising, ideally in HCP promotional workstreams
Experience managing and mentoring junior medical team members
Demonstrated success in partnering with creative, strategy, and account teams
Experienced in interacting with clients and KOLs
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 USD
BGB Group 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.
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.