Company description
CoLab is a fully integrated, cross-discipline team that provides best-in-class services in a fluid and modular way. With our clients at the center, we create brand movement at the speed of people's lives by connecting real-time data with world-class creative, content, and media in service of growth and Return on investment.
CoLab is a "Power of One" solution, encompassing data, media, and production. By drawing from across the vast Publicis Groupe network, we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovation and specialized skills to our clients, as well as enriching opportunities and inclusive benefits to our employees. We pride ourselves on combining the atmosphere of a startup company with the stability and experience of a global leader.
Overview
The Medical Director is the scientific lead for assigned brands, responsible for ensuring all work is clinically accurate, strategically grounded, and medically defensible. This role partners cross-functionally to translate complex science into clear, compelling, and compliant marketing programs.
Responsibilities
Scientific Leadership
Own the scientific integrity of all brand materials, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and compliance
Interpret clinical data, literature, and competitive dynamics to inform brand strategy
Lead regulatory review discussions and resolve medical and clinical feedback
Support creation of scientific/strategic POVs and competitive insights
Cross-Functional Partnership
Proactively partner with Creative, Strategy, and Account teams to ensure ideas are grounded in clinical reality
Contribute to briefs, concepts, and campaign development from a scientific perspective
Educate internal teams and clients on disease states, products, and emerging data
Client facing responsibilities
Content & Quality Oversight
Review and refine medical claims, references, and content for accuracy and clarity
Collaborate with writers and editors to strengthen scientific storytelling
Ensure all materials meet medical, legal, and regulatory (MLR) standards
Team Leadership & Development
Mentor Associate Medical Directors and medical team members
Support onboarding, training, and scientific knowledge sharing
Reinforce quality and consistency across deliverables
Business & Growth Contribution
Support new business efforts and pitch development
Provide scientific input to expand existing client relationships
Identify opportunities to deepen medical partnership across accounts
Other important features for this role:
Meet and adhere to project deadlines and be comfortable with ambiguity at times
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills required - articulate and @contextualized to the intended audience
Strong soft skills in working with colleagues, clients and cross functional partners
Manage competing priorities and be adaptable to change when needed
Qualifications
Advanced degree in life sciences or healthcare (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent)
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical communications, or healthcare agency environments
Experience supporting oncology business desired [especially prostate, lung or breast cancer experience]
Strong understanding of medical literature, clinical data, and pharma marketing regulations
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
Additional information
Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
Compensation Range: $106,780.00 - $170,937.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 07/23/2026.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Compensation Range: USD $106,780.00 - USD $170,937.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 7/13/2026.
