Associate Medical Strategist

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For the past 26 years Klick Health has helped life science clients bring their groundbreaking ideas to market. We’ve also spent that time creating an ecosystem for talented and empathetic individuals to chase their passions while creating long-lasting friendships in the process. What does that mean for you? Well, we grow a lot—like every year for 26 years and counting. And as we evolve and scale, so does our global reach. With that in mind, Klick Health is opening offices in key global markets, and hiring people from those markets who value the health of their communities.

Our philosophy is to invest in people early and to develop future leaders at all levels. It’s what’s put us on multiple Top 10 lists for workplace culture—we give people the necessary guidance and room to innovate. We know that career paths are seldom simple and straightforward, but we see that as an asset. If you feel like you'd be a good fit, please apply and join us in doing health differently.

Job Description

Klick is seeking a highly motivated and scientifically adept Associate Medical Strategist to join our dynamic team. This role offers the unique opportunity to support our medical strategy initiatives, enhancing your expertise across multiple products and disease states. You will be integral in reviewing and elevating content while driving innovative strategies to distinguish our brands medically and competitively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership: Take the lead on medically related client interactions and serve as a strategic resource, transforming complex scientific data into clear, impactful communications.
  • Content Development: Provide expertise for agency-held brands, supporting the development and drafting of medical content for pitches and RFPs.
  • Market Analysis: Maintain up-to-date knowledge on therapeutic landscapes, delivering in-depth competitive analyses and strategic insights to both internal and client teams.
  • Client Engagement: Effectively present scientific work and participate actively in strategic planning sessions, ensuring alignment with client goals and enhancing brand value.

Desired Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years in a similar role or 4+ years in pharmaceuticals or life sciences consulting.
  • Advanced degree in a scientific/medical discipline (PhD or and/or medical degree preferred).
  • Proven experience in an agency setting, with a strong track record in medical strategy and client consultation.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to persuade and influence.
  • Robust analytical and organizational skills, adept at managing multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Experience acting as a line manager 

What You'll Do:

  • Innovate and Inspire: Drive innovation in medical communications by leveraging your scientific expertise to craft narratives that resonate with varied audiences.
  • Consultative Support: Use your knowledge to assist clients at critical decision-making points, helping to define impactful strategies for brand success.
  • Collaborative Expertise: Work closely with senior strategy directors and accounts teams, guiding the strategic direction and ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance.
  • Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships, acting as a strategic partner to foster growth and align with our clients' evolving needs.

Who You Are:

  • Curious and creatively minded, you excel in translating scientific complexity into compelling, patient-centric stories.
  • You are adaptable and thrive in a dynamic environment, ready to evolve with the changing landscape of healthcare.
  • A proactive self-starter, you possess a high EQ, understanding clients' needs and tailoring your approach accordingly.
  • Excellent at managing deadlines and delivering projects with precision and clarity.

Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, and other people of colour, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.

We’re also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please contact us at careers@klick.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and ensure you have a positive experience.

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Equal Opportunity

Klick embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or family status. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, simply let us know and we’ll work with you to ensure you have a positive experience.