Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and curing life-threatening diseases through innovative cell therapies, including CAR-T, TCR-T, NK cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms.

About the role

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Associate Director to join our Global Scientific Communications team within Medical Affairs. This role is responsible for creating, managing, and optimizing scientific content that supports medical strategy and enhances communication with healthcare professionals, internal stakeholders, and external partners. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and editorial skills, along with experience in medical communications within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. A scientific background in oncology, hematology, and autoimmune diseases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive creation of global scientific communication platforms and messaging frameworks for key assets.
• Develop high-quality, scientifically accurate content including slide decks, scientific narratives, FAQs, and congress/publication-related education materials.
• Translate complex scientific data into clear, engaging, and compliant materials for multiple audiences.
• Engage with global internal teams and healthcare professionals to support medical strategy and priorities.
• Support the development of publications, including congress materials and manuscripts (e.g., posters, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts).
• Assist in global publication planning and execution in collaboration with external agencies, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure consistency in scientific messaging across all medical affairs deliverables.
• Drive adoption of innovative communication formats (e.g., interactive PDFs).
• Support global digital strategies for scientific content dissemination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and others) and alliance partners to align content with strategic objectives.
• Manage timelines and workflows for multiple content projects simultaneously.
• Support budget management and oversee review/approval processes through systems like Veeva or similar platforms.
• Ensure all content complies with industry regulations, internal policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in medical communications, scientific writing, or content development in biotech/pharma.
• Strong understanding of medical affairs functions and processes.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent project management and vendor oversight skills.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize scientific data and tailor messaging for different audiences.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Proficiency in content management systems and document review platforms (e.g., Veeva Vault).
• Familiarity with compliance standards (ICMJE, GPP, FDA/EMA regulations).

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.