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12-month Fixed Term Contract | VML Health | London - hybrid
We’re looking for an experienced healthcare strategist to join VML Health’s Global Strategy Team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong grounding in pharma or healthcare strategy who is ready to broaden their experience across commercialisation, launch and portfolio strategy.
You’ll work on global healthcare accounts, helping teams and clients make sense of complex scientific, market and stakeholder information and turn it into clear, practical strategic recommendations.
You’ll have the opportunity to work across different stages of the product lifecycle, from early commercial thinking through to launch and indication expansion, while working alongside experienced strategists and colleagues across creative, medical education, engagement and marketing.
You’ll already have experience working in healthcare strategy, consulting, pharma/biotech or a related healthcare environment and be looking for an opportunity to build on that experience in a broader strategic role.
We’d ideally like you to bring:
You don’t need to have done everything on this list. If you have a strong grounding in healthcare or pharmaceutical strategy and are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d be keen to hear from you.
VML Health is a global healthcare agency with a vision to make the world of health human-first. With global healthcare hubs in London, New York and Milan, we bring together strategy, science, creativity and engagement to help solve complex healthcare challenges.
You’ll join our Commercial Strategy team in London, working as part of an integrated global strategy community across Medical, Engagement, Brand and Commercial Strategy.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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