Associate Medical Director London, United Kingdom Science and Medicine

Associate Medical Director

Location: London/Brighton/Manchester/Macclesfield/Remote

Reports to: Director of Medical Strategy, Inizio Evoke Europe

About Inizio Evoke

Inizio Evoke is a global marketing, media, and communications agency dedicated to health and wellness. Purpose-built to navigate today's complex healthcare landscape, we are united by a common vision: to make Health More Human. With offices worldwide, we partner with leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies to deliver best-in-class strategic services, creative communications, and cutting-edge innovations that foster meaningful connections between our clients and their customers.

We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment, competitive salaries, and an outstanding benefits package. As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

The Role

As an Associate Medical Director within Inizio Evoke Europe's Medical Strategy team, you will bring a passion for translating science, medicine, and emerging technologies into commercial strategies and impactful communications that drive behaviour change in both human and animal health.

This role sits at the intersection of science and strategy, where you will integrate medical research, insights, and analysis into brand strategy, creative development, omnichannel marketing, and real-world data applications. If you are an innovative thinker, problem-solver, and strong communicator, this role will offer a fast-paced and fulfilling environment where collaboration, learning, and creativity thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the day-to-day medical expert on assigned accounts, providing research, insights, and strategic content development.
• Collaborate with senior medical strategists, strategy, creative and client teams to support foundational deliverables and tactical execution.
• Develop and maintain deep expertise in therapeutic areas and product data, translating complex scientific information into commercially actionable marketing and communication strategies.
• Act as a trusted medical content expert for both internal teams and external clients.
• Lead content strategy, medical reviews, and medical content development to ensure accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Enhance the scientific fluency of agency staff on assigned accounts through knowledge sharing and training.
• Support new business development, contributing to RFI and RFP responses.
• Work closely with digital, omnichannel, and data teams, leveraging medical insights to optimize client engagement.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Advanced degree in health/life sciences (PhD preferred; MD, PharmD, MSc also considered).
• At least 6 years of experience in healthcare communications, with 3+ years in promotional marketing/advertising (brand communications experience strongly preferred).
• Proven ability to thrive in a client-facing role.
• Line management experience is preferred.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, including experience in pitches, project proposals, and client workshops.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, particularly in simplifying complex scientific data for diverse audiences.
• Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments across therapeutic areas.
• Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, especially with strategic planning and creative teams (including medical copywriters).
• Strong understanding of the digital healthcare landscape and emerging trends in omnichannel communication.
• Passion for educating and improving patient outcomes, with a genuine interest in health communications.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, with the confidence to challenge ideas and contribute strategic insights.
• UK-based, with the flexibility to work on US accounts when required.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environment where science meets strategy.
• Engage with top global pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare brands.
• Be part of a mission-driven team committed to making healthcare more accessible, impactful, and human.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and excellent benefits.

If you're a science-driven strategist with a passion for transforming medical insights into powerful healthcare communications, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Dynamic Working
• Personal Development fund
• Generous holiday allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension contribution
• Various health and wellbeing benefits available
• Online training platform/programs
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Community action focussed programs

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.