The Opportunity
Since 2005, MDCalc has been an essential part of the clinician’s workflow to help achieve better patient outcomes. Actively used by more than 65% of US physicians, MDCalc is the most broadly used medical reference – at the point-of-care – for clinical decision tools and content, and one of only four references used by >50% of US HCPs. These evidence-based tools and content are used by millions of medical professionals globally and support 50+ specialties and cover 200+ patient conditions.
We are seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Medical Director (MD/DO) to join our team. The role will focus on establishing and nurturing peer-to-peer relationships with key medical and clinical experts while playing a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of clinical content for MDCalc.
The Role
As the Medical Director for Clinical Content Development at MDCalc, you will be a central figure in our commitment to delivering high-quality clinical content that empowers healthcare professionals worldwide. This role requires a deep understanding of medical practice, strong connections within the medical community, and a passion for improving patient care through evidence-based clinical decision support.
The responsibilities of this individual include the following, but are not limited to:
- Peer-to-Peer Engagement: Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with key medical and clinical experts, thought leaders, and opinion makers to ensure the continuous flow of expert knowledge to our platform.
- Content Development: Collaborate with the MDCalc internal content team to create, update, and curate clinical content, including calculators, guidelines, and other resources.
- Strategic Initiatives: Provide design and support for strategic initiatives, projects, and partnerships related to clinical content development and overall engagement of the MDCalc site.
- Clinical Review: Act as a subject matter expert and participate in the clinical review of content products to ensure accuracy, relevancy, and adherence to best clinical practices.
- Feedback Loop: Establish feedback mechanisms with key opinion leaders, along with internal stakeholders, to incorporate their insights and recommendations into our clinical content.
- Internal Education: Support MDCalc’s Life Sciences team by educating them on various clinical scenarios, and by providing clinically relevant materials to aid them throughout their sale cycle.
- Internal Training: Develop educational resources and provide training to internal teams on clinical content and relevant medical practices.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and legal requirements related to clinical content development.
Your Background
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
- Active medical license and clinical practice experience.
- A strong network of relationships with key opinion leaders and medical experts within the healthcare community.
- In-depth knowledge of evidence-based medicine, clinical guidelines, and medical literature.
- Strong project management and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Experience in content development and management is a plus.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and clinical accuracy.
What MDCalc Offers
- Monthly retainer aligned with experience and level of contribution
- Bi-annual company offsites to connect, reflect, and plan together
- Ability to make a true difference in medicine: MDCalc is the most broadly used medical reference by physicians, used by over 65% of US attending doctors weekly
- A culture of fun and motivated team members who believe in a greater mission here at MDCalc
