Associate Director, Scientific Communications

About the role

We are seeking an Associate Director, Scientific Communications to support the development and execution of field medical and congress materials for our epilepsy and neuropsychiatry programs, while contributing to broader Medical Affairs priorities across the Xenon pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of field medical materials and congress deliverables aligned to epilepsy and neuropsychiatry program needs.
• Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives tailored to internal and external audiences.
• Partner closely with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and other cross-functional stakeholders to develop materials that are scientifically rigorous, compliant, and consistent with scientific communications platforms, lexicons, therapeutic-area strategy, evidence generation plans, and launch timelines.
• Oversee end-to-end Medical–Legal–Regulatory/Medical Review Committee (MLR/MRC) processes for field medical and congress materials; serve as the Scientific Communications representative in review.
• Track engagement metrics and insights across scientific communications deliverables; apply learnings to optimize future content and tactics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners, external scientific experts, and vendor teams.
• Manage agency/vendor relationships to ensure high-quality work delivered on time and within budget.
• Contribute to internal briefings and help coordinate preparation for congresses, workshops, and other scientific forums.
• Contribute to team development, departmental planning, and initiatives that advance Medical Affairs excellence.
• Serve as a scientific communications subject matter expert and provide input to cross-functional strategic planning.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, MD, or other doctoral degree (or equivalent) in a scientific or healthcare-related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in scientific communications within biotech/pharma and/or a medical communications agency.
• Extensive experience in driving on-time development of scientific materials for HCP education/engagement and congress deliverables within a high-performing team.
• Expertise with KOL engagement, vendor management, and scientific content analytics.
• Expertise with Veeva Vault, structured MLR/MRC workflows, and cross-functional review processes.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly and concisely.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and demonstrated success in fast-paced, high-complexity environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build credibility and trust inside and outside the Company.
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and situations to guide strategic decisions.