Job Description

Are you a visionary leader with the strategic mindset, scientific expertise, and ambition to push the boundaries of medical communications? At Area 23 on Hudson, we go beyond delivering great work—we create experiences that drive real behavior change. We’re seeking a Managing Director (Medical Strategy) to lead and inspire, driving the strategic, medical, and business growth of our agency.

In this pivotal role, and in partnership with the Agency Managing Director, you will shape the future of Area 23 on Hudson by leading the medical strategy team, engaging senior clients, refining our offerings, and driving business development—all while harnessing the power of the IPG Health network to deliver unparalleled impact.

Your Opportunity to Lead

As Managing Director (Medical Strategy), you will:

• Lead with Medical Excellence: Oversee and elevate medical strategy across diverse therapeutic areas, turning scientific insights into bold, actionable strategies that set our clients apart.
• Shape Our Future: Collaborate with agency and network leadership to develop innovative offerings that align with IPG Health’s mission to deliver science that's sexy, not starchy, and content that's cool, not cliché.
• Inspire and Mentor: Build and develop a high-performing team of Medical Directors, fostering a collaborative culture of innovation and accountability.
• Strengthen Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate senior-level client relationships, providing expert counsel and reinforcing Area 23 on Hudson's reputation as a trusted, forward-thinking partner.
• Drive Business Growth: Lead new business initiatives, craft compelling medical strategies, and identify opportunities for growth within the agency and across the IPG Health network.

Key Responsibilities

• Stay ahead of industry trends and guide teams in translating complex medical information into actionable insights.
• Partner with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to drive data-driven solutions and innovative offerings.
• Serve as the senior medical point of contact for key clients, delivering strategic guidance and thought leadership.
• Oversee the financial health of the medical strategy team, ensuring resource optimization and fiscal accountability.
• Champion collaboration across IPG Health agencies to deliver comprehensive brand solutions.

What You Bring

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a clinical or scientific discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in medical communications or related industries.
• Proven leadership, strategic, and mentorship capabilities.
• Expertise in P&L management, business development, and senior client engagement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and confidently.

Why Area 23 on Hudson?

At Area 23 on Hudson, we don’t just deliver medical communications—we redefine them. Our team blends scientific precision with creative audacity to drive better practice, not the same old practice.

If you're ready to push the limits of what's possible in medical communications, we want you on our team.

Ready to Lead?

Apply today and take your career—and the future of medical communications—to the next level with Area 23 on Hudson.

Salary $270,000 - $310,000

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.

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