Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

Tailor your resume to this Associate Medical Director - Freelance role.

Rezi rewrites your resume against VML's job description. Free.

Resume score gauge reading 58 out of 100

Don't guess if your resume is good enough.

See how it scores against the Associate Medical Director - Freelance posting at VML — free, in seconds.

About the Role

VML is seeking a Freelance Associate Medical Director to support a major North American pharmaceutical client. This role focuses on developing medical manuscripts and high-science, long-form content for scientific, medical, and healthcare professional (HCP) audiences, primarily supporting non-promotional, project-based scientific communications in oncology therapies.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a strong understanding of oncology-focused products, therapies, disease states, and the evolving treatment landscape.
Develop, write, edit, and scientifically review medical manuscripts and other long-form scientific content for publications and HCP-focused audiences.
Bring a portfolio of published work, including peer-reviewed or advanced medical manuscripts and other relevant scientific communications.
Partner with internal teams—including Account, Project Management, Editorial, Creative, and Strategy—as well as client stakeholders to develop scientifically rigorous content that supports program objectives.
Work closely with the Senior Medical Director to oversee multiple projects from a scientific and strategic perspective, including the development and execution of medical communication tactics, manuscripts, and publications.
Participate in strategic planning, scientific reviews, status meetings, and project discussions with internal and client teams as needed.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of assigned products, disease areas, treatment paradigms, scientific literature, and competitive activity.
Conduct literature reviews and scientific research as needed to support accurate, evidence-based content development.
Identify and communicate important scientific, medical, publication, and regulatory developments that may affect assigned programs.
Provide scientific and strategic recommendations to strengthen existing programs and identify opportunities for new or expanded work.
Collaborate with Editorial to resolve grammatical, stylistic, scientific, and editorial issues and ensure content meets established quality standards.
Apply a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to assignments, anticipating challenges and helping teams develop effective solutions.
Ensure all deliverables are scientifically accurate, appropriately referenced, audience-relevant, and aligned with project objectives and applicable industry standards.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in medical communications, medical writing, publication development, or a related field; oncology experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience developing medical manuscripts and other long-form scientific communications.
A portfolio demonstrating published work, preferably including peer-reviewed manuscripts or other advanced medical publications.
Strong understanding of medical terminology, scientific literature, clinical research, and evidence-based communication.
Excellent scientific writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to translate complex scientific and medical information into clear, accurate, and compelling content for sophisticated medical and HCP audiences.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining a high level of scientific and editorial quality.
Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Strong self-motivation, initiative, and adaptability, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly detail-oriented environment.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate scientific concepts and recommendations to both internal teams and clients.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant digital, research, reference-management, and collaboration platforms.

Skills

Oncology
Medical writing
Publication development
Scientific writing
Editing
Proofreading
Medical terminology
Scientific literature
Clinical research
Evidence-based communication
Microsoft Office

Location

Remote

Work Type

Freelance
Hybrid

Experience Level

3+ years

Education Level

Advanced scientific degree preferred (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

$80—$100 USD

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

About the Company

VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth.
Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100.
VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.
VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands.
Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.
Our global family encompasses more than 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.
Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, including communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.
We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in transformative work.

Equal Opportunity

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics.
We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.