Description

Associate Account Manager, Medical Affairs

 
 The Role 
Medscape Medical Affairs is seeking a highly organised, Associate Account Manager  with a background in Life Sciences. This is an entry-to-mid-level role designed for someone who combines strong scientific understanding with "commercially curiosity" and is eager to bridge the gap between scientific data and client-facing project execution.

You will support senior leadership in managing the day-to-day operations of medical education programs, ensuring that projects remain on schedule, scientifically accurate, and aligned with client goals. This role provides a clear path to becoming a specialized Account Director or Medical Strategist.

 Core Responsibilities 
 
1. Scientific & Commercial Support 
 

• Outreach Assistance:  Support Sales and Medical Strategy teams with researching and conducting early-stage prospecting for new client outreach based on scientific opportunity.
   
• Congress Strategy Support:  Help coordinate logistics, scientific briefing and scheduling for client meetings at major international medical congresses.
   
• Data Synthesis:  Assist in reviewing therapeutic area insights to help create draft proposal concepts for medical education programs.
   

 2. Project Coordination  
 

• Project Tracking:  Use task management systems to monitor the progress and tract outcomes of educational proposals, ensuring no deadlines are missed.
   
• Cross-functional collaboration:  Consistently meet with internal teams to to ensure alignment between medical strategy and business development efforts.

 Qualifications 
 

• Education:  Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related field (Essential).
   
• Experience:  0–2 years of experience. We welcome recent graduates with relevant internships in healthcare agencies, pharmaceutical companies, medical communications, or digital marketing.
   
• Technical Skills:  Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel for tracking and PowerPoint for presentations). Familiarity with internet technologies is a plus. Strong understanding of therapeutic areas and the ability to quickly grasp complex scientific concepts. Excellent writing skills with the ability to create clear, concise, and compelling outreach materials.
   
• Attributes:  * Extreme attention to detail (documentation is key!).
   
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
   
• A genuine interest in how medical science is communicated to healthcare professionals.
   

Career Growth: The Medical Affairs Pipeline 
This role is designed to give you a 360-degree view of the medical communications industry. You will learn the operational "how-to" of business development while developing the scientific "why" behind medical strategy.

 Why Join Medscape Medical Affairs? 
You’ll be part of a team that helps physicians stay informed about the latest clinical treatments. You will receive mentorship from senior strategists and gain exposure to global pharmaceutical clients and international medical congresses.

 WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.