Medical Science Director, Oncology

@ WebMD

About the Role

The Medical Science Director, Oncology at WebMD is responsible for high-quality scientific, medical, and clinical content development targeted at physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers. This role plays a key part in creating and delivering digital, live, in-person, and hybrid medical education programs in oncology and related therapeutic areas.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Writing & Content Development:

• Create high-quality scientific, medical, and clinical content.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations and text-based copy.
• Stay current with clinical issues, literature, and guidelines.
• Maintain relationships with thought leaders and expert faculty.
• Ensure content aligns with program goals and client expectations.
• Write assessment and survey questions and analyze data for insights.

Medical Education Expertise:

• Consult with internal teams and clients on program design and execution.
• Apply adult learning theory and instructional design principles.
• Engage with Sales and Strategy teams for future program recommendations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with team members to review work quality and client satisfaction.
• Meet deadlines and ensure projects meet specifications.

Skills and Qualifications

This role requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in developing medical education programs and content development, ideally with a background in Medical Affairs and expertise in hematology/oncology. Advanced degrees (MD, PharmD, RN, NP, PA, PhD) are preferred, with a Bachelor of Science as a minimum.

Strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint), and familiarity with digital tools (SharePoint, Google Drive, etc.) are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated, adaptable, and able to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic work environment. Some travel (up to 20%) may be required.

Why Join WebMD?

This position offers the opportunity to develop meaningful medical education programs that impact patient care and drive better outcomes. WebMD provides a supportive environment along with benefits including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, and more.

Key Skills/Competency

Medical Writing, Oncology, Content Development, Medical Education, Consulting, Digital Programs, Instructional Design, PowerPoint, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement