Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs

Key Responsibilities

• Drive creation of global scientific communication platforms and messaging frameworks for key assets.
• Develop high-quality, scientifically accurate content including, but not limited to, slide decks, scientific narratives, FAQs, and other congress and publications related to education materials.
• Translate complex scientific data into clear, engaging, and compliant materials for multiple audiences.
• Engage with global internal teams and HCPs, as needed, to support medical strategy and priorities.
• Scientific Communications Support
• Support the development of publications including congress materials and manuscripts (i.e., posters, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts).
• Aid in global publication planning and execution in collaboration with external agencies and partners as well as internal stakeholders and cross-functional team.
• Ensure consistency in scientific messaging across all medical affairs deliverables.
• Innovation & Digital Engagement
• Drive adoption of innovative communication formats (interactive PDFs etc).
• Support global digital strategies for scientific content dissemination.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and others) and alliance partners to align content with strategic objectives.
• Support global publication planning and execution in collaboration with external authors and agencies.
• Project Management
• Manage timelines and workflows for multiple content projects simultaneously.
• Support budget management.
• Oversee review and approval processes through systems like Veeva or similar platforms.
• Ensure all content complies with industry regulations, internal policies, and 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 and make decisions independently, and prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent project management and vendor oversight skills.
• Integrate cross-functional needs and balance competing priorities effectively.
• 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 (ie, Veeva Vault).
• Familiarity with compliance standards (ICMJE, GPP, FDA/EMA regulations).