Role: Medical Director, Rare Disease & Vaccines (Freelance/Consulting)

Location: United States (EST) Must be located in and authorized to work in the US

Hybrid/On-site/Remote: Remote

Hourly Rate: DOE

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Clutch is looking for an experienced Medical Director for a specialized healthcare consulting client of ours. This role requires a strong, strategically minded professional to provide expert scientific and clinical guidance. Our client needs an assertive partner who can bring deep scientific understanding, confident client-facing professionalism, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable strategy for their clients' Rare Disease and/or Vaccine initiatives.

Note on Assignment: This is an on-going, indefinite assignment with flexible hours, making it ideal for a consultant. Work volume will fluctuate significantly, potentially ranging from 5 hours one week to 30 hours in another, and is expected to continue long-term based on client demand.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Consulting: Serve as the lead scientific expert, challenging client thinking respectfully and providing strategic guidance to medical and marketing teams within pharmaceutical and biotech organizations.
• Scientific Translation: Confidently translate complex clinical data, scientific concepts, and regulatory nuances into clear, compelling, and actionable commercial or communications strategies.
• Client Engagement: Lead high-level scientific discussions and presentations with clients, including pharma medical staff, demonstrating the ability to think on your feet and adapt in real-time.
• Scientific Accuracy & Review: Ensure the scientific and clinical accuracy of all agency output, maintaining a solid understanding of the therapeutic areas, particularly within Rare Disease and/or Vaccines (one or both areas required).
• HCP & Rare TA Expertise: Utilize extensive experience working across HCP (Healthcare Professional) and Rare Therapeutic Areas to inform strategic recommendations.
• Communication & Presentation: Maintain a buttoned-up, polished, and assertive communication style across all client and internal interactions.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree Required: MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced scientific or clinical degree.
• Therapeutic Focus: Demonstrated expertise in the Rare Disease and/or Vaccine therapeutic areas.
• Agency Experience: Prior agency experience in pharma/healthcare communications, medical affairs, or medical education.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage with medical, clinical, and marketing teams at a high level, comfortably standing toe-to-toe in complex scientific debates.
• Professionalism: Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, reflecting a confident, assertive, and strategic collaborator.
• Flexibility: Must have a flexible schedule and be able to accommodate fluctuating work hours and client demands as needed for a long-term consulting partnership.

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