Associate Director, Scientific Communications & Publications

The Role

The Associate Director will play a pivotal role in translating complex data into clear, credible, and impactful scientific evidence and narratives that shape how Agios' research is understood and applied across the global medical community.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the development of global strategic publication and scientific communications plans in alignment with the overall Medical Affairs strategy
• Serve as a strategic partner within Medical Affairs and across functions, including Clinical Development, HEOR, Biostatistics, Patient Advocacy, and Training
• Manage the planning and execution of publication tactics (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations) in accordance with GPP3, ICMJE, and Agios policies
• Facilitate strategic discussions/decisions at regular publication team meetings related to publication planning and execution
• Develop and/or update scientific platforms
• Manage and execute the development of scientific communication tactics, including MSL slide decks, FAQs, medical tools, and congress materials
• Partner with internal and external SMEs to develop credible, accurate, and impactful scientific content
• Drive agenda development, content creation, and execution for company-organized symposia and other meetings
• Ensure materials progress efficiently through medical and legal review committees
• Manage scientific communication and publication vendors, as well as electronic publication management systems
• Identify opportunities to proactively address clinical and scientific knowledge gaps
• Build and maintain disease-area expertise through continuous review of the scientific literature

What You Bring

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MPH, or equivalent) with ~6–10 years of experience in scientific communications and/or publications within pharma, biotech, or agency settings
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and/or agencies to develop abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, slide decks, and content for scientific and educational programs
• Strong project management skills and leadership poise to negotiate and facilitate alignment amongst internal and external stakeholders (KOLs, authors, cross-functional teams)
• Proven ability to be well organized, multi-task, and manage vendors, timelines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong understanding of publication compliance standards (GPP3, ICMJE, FDA/OIG guidance, MALR)
• Willingness to travel (U.S. and international)