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Associate Medical Director

2-3 years
$100,000–$120,000 per year
10 June 25, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: PhD, MD, or PharmD Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Associate Medical Director – Remote (USA) | Cadent, A Syneos Health Company

Job Summary:
Cadent, a premier medical communications agency within Syneos Health, is hiring a Remote Associate Medical Director to lead high-level scientific content development across therapeutic areas. Ideal for PhDs, MDs, or PharmDs with medical communications experience, this strategic role blends deep scientific acumen with content leadership in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Candidates will drive educational initiatives, manage stakeholder interactions, and ensure precision in clinical messaging—impacting how therapies are delivered and perceived in the healthcare industry.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Create scientific content: slide decks, scientific platforms, advisory board materials, and publications

  • Align content strategy with client objectives and scientific accuracy

  • Conduct literature research and background analysis on disease areas

  • Source-reference all scientific materials and support regulatory review processes

  • Respond to stakeholder feedback and update materials accordingly

  • Mentor junior team members and lead cross-functional collaboration

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through strategic input

  • Represent Cadent in client meetings, conferences, and advisory boards (10–15% travel)

  • Stay current with clinical trial data and therapeutic trends in oncology, ophthalmology, immunology, and beyond


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree: PhD, MD, or PharmD

  • 2–3 years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical communications agencies

  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

  • Experience managing multiple projects with tight deadlines

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

  • Ability to communicate complex science to various healthcare audiences

Desired Skills:

  • Familiarity with EndNote for reference management

  • Experience using Prism GraphPad for data visualization


Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary: $100,000–$120,000 per year

  • Commission/bonus potential based on performance

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Flexible PTO and sick leave

  • Work-from-home flexibility (fully remote)

  • Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture


Company Description:

Cadent, a Syneos Health company, is a leader in high-science, peer-to-peer medical communications. Headquartered in New York City with a nationwide remote team, Cadent delivers strategic, scientifically rigorous content that connects the biopharmaceutical industry with healthcare professionals—driving real-world impact in patient care.


Work Mode: Remote (USA)
Compensation Range: $100,000–$120,000 annually


Ready to lead impactful medical content strategy from anywhere in the U.S.?
Apply now and join Cadent in shaping the future of scientific communication within the healthcare industry.