Medical Information Specialist

IPG Health
parental leave
United States, New York, New York
100 West 33rd Street (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2025
Job Description About the Job As a Medical Information Specialist, you will leverage your medical librarian training to assist medical and strategy teams with research, uncovering clinical, scientific, market, and competitive intelligence information. You'll use multiple databases and reference materials to conduct research and literature reviews, maintaining internal digital libraries and resources. You will demonstrate a deep understanding of research tools and modalities, while you'll gain visibility with medical and strategy staff, develop essential connections with internal clients, and support new business pitches through medical research efforts. A Day in the Life Identify and access relevant medical and scientific information for clients and projects. Utilize specialized databases, including Datamonitor, Biomedtracker, and Pharmaprojects. Provide accurate and timely reports on congress activity and literature searches. Collaborate with medical and strategy staff on projects and establish vendor relationships. Assist in KOL identification and recruitment, and maintain related databases. Develop and maintain resources, including Med 101s and KOL assets, to support business development. What You Will Need Bachelor's degree, with a Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS) or related field preferred. 3+ years of experience in medical and scientific fields, with agency experience preferred. Strong communication skills, with ability to express ideas clearly and accurately, and present capabilities to medical departments. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, with basic research skills and ability to navigate specialized databases (e.g. PubMed, Datamonitor, GlobalData). Ability to manage purchase orders, work with finance, and complete timesheets accurately and on time. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with ability to work effectively in a team. Our Global Benefits My Time Off (MTO) - our flexible approach to time off that allows you to take the time you need and enjoy it! Career Progression - we offer personalized development opportunities and clear career pathways. Health and wellbeing programs that provide you access to different services and offerings to prioritize your health. Company Savings Plans to help you plan for the future. Parental Leave benefits for all new parents. Salary $75,000 to $95,000 annually. The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications. About the Agency https://ipghealth.com At IPG Health, we are a collective of over 45 agencies and 6,500+ people across six continents driven by a healthy obsession with creating novel marketing solutions and doing what's right for our clients, their brands and our people. And we know that we can't do what's right unless equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are at the heart of our business. We have over 20 full-service agencies and 18+ specialized agencies that jointly sit at the nexus of creativity, digital channels, technology, and data, ready to help clients accelerate their business and impact lives around the world. In our mind, there's nothing more important than health. That's why we're obsessed with harnessing creativity, technology and data to inspire behaviors that fuel better health. It's why we're relentless about making science understandable and actionable, connecting it to human needs. And it's why we're constantly challenging convention and bringing to life smart ideas - big and small - that push boundaries and leave the world better than we found it. For U.S. Job Seekers It is the policy of IPG Health and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.