Job Description

FREELANCE VP, MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Medical Department

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer

Job Summary

The Freelance VP, Medical Director is a senior strategic and scientific leader supporting the medical team at VitaminMD on a project and or contract basis. This role provides expert-level medical and scientific direction, leads client-facing strategy discussions, and ensures accuracy, clarity, and clinical relevance across all deliverables. The Freelance VP, MD partners closely with internal teams and clients to elevate the scientific integrity and strategic positioning of brands across therapeutic areas.

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership, deep therapeutic knowledge, and experience in medical communications with the flexibility and self-direction required in a freelance environment

Key Job Responsibilities (Duties may include, but are not limited to all or some of the following)

Provide strategic medical and scientific leadership across assigned accounts and new business projects
Lead and mentor junior team members (Scientific Associates, Associate Medical Directors, Medical Writers) on an as-needed, project-specific basis
Conduct in-depth literature reviews and synthesize clinical data to support key brand strategies and messaging
Ensure scientific and medical accuracy of all content and communications (internal and client-facing)
Partner cross-functionally with Account, Strategy, Creative, and Project Management teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality work
Present educational and strategic content to clients, internal teams, and new business audiences in a confident and engaging manner
Serve as a therapeutic area expert, staying current with clinical developments and competitive landscapes
Adapt seamlessly to different client needs, timelines, and workflows while maintaining the highest professional and scientific standards

Job Qualifications (Skills/Requirements)

An MD, PharmD, or PhD degree in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred
5+ years of experience in medical advertising, medical communications, or medical education
Experience in oncology is preferred
Demonstrated success in leading medical strategy for brands and mentoring team members
Strong understanding of clinical research principles, study design, and data interpretation
Proficiency with scientific databases (e.g., PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov) and digital tools (Microsoft Suite, Keynote, research platforms)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to both scientific and non-scientific audiences
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple clients and priorities
Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable—able to manage projects independently while aligning with agency goals and client needs
Embodies the Calcium+Company core values of commitment, integrity, and respect in every engagement

For U.S. Job Seekers, it is the policy of Ca+Co 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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