Medical Director, Medical Strategy & Scientific Affairs
US$200,000 – US$250,000 / yr base salary
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “SVP, MD, Medical Strategy & Scientific Affair”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
| Base salary | US$200,000 – US$250,000 / yr |
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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.
BGBx
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.
SVP, Medical Director, Medical Strategy & Scientific Affairs
Position Overview
The SVP, Medical Director is a dedicated, collaborative, innovative, and—above all—curious leader. The SVP operates independently while guiding VPs and their teams to shape medical strategy. They are skilled at identifying actionable insights and presenting compelling recommendations to clients. This role involves managing multiple clients, brands, and indications, while also fostering the professional growth of team members. The SVP will be expected to develop innovative strategies for brands. The SVP's performance will be measured based on their ability to manage various clients and brands, grow and mentor team members, and contribute as a thought leader in the organization, specifically in the application of insights and strategy to create impactful oncology content and engagement.
Role Requirements:
- Drive a book of business of a designated volume or level of sophistication/complexity
- Provide leadership within their team/department
- Support strategic skills beyond the department
- Understand and access available tools and data resources
- Present a professional and positive image of BGB Group both internally and externally
- Follow agency process and policies and ensure their team is doing the same
- Train and develop talent within their team/department
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced clinical or scientific qualifications, such as an MD, PhD, or PharmD, with a minimum of five years of experience in an agency (preferred) or within the pharmaceutical industry, specifically supporting marketing or medical communications.
- A strong passion for science and medicine, with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate medical advancements to diverse audiences and quickly grasp new therapeutic areas.
- Proven ability to lead and manage the development of content, including data analysis, for a variety of complex projects, with minimal supervision or guidance.
- Skilled at independently and accurately integrating strategic concepts into projects, while also mentoring others to do the same.
Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000 USD
BGBx 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.
Local (tri-state) client engagement travel as needed/required.
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.