Associate Director, Scientific Communications

Accountabilities:

• • Lead and execute the Scientific Communications strategy within Medical Affairs, developing scalable processes and capabilities that support launch readiness and long-term growth.
  • Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to align scientific communications with broader organizational priorities and strategic objectives.
  • Identify and implement innovative approaches that improve the clarity, quality, consistency, and impact of scientific communications.
  • Manage external vendors and collaborate with external scientific experts and thought leaders to support key communications initiatives.
  • Lead publication planning and execution, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations, while ensuring appropriate governance, compliance, timelines, and cross-functional alignment.
  • Monitor publication plans, proactively identify risks and dependencies, and coordinate with internal subject matter experts, Clinical Development, and external authors.
  • Lead scientific planning for major medical congresses, coordinating abstracts, posters, presentations, and related communications with broader publication and Medical Affairs strategies.
  • Develop and maintain scientific slide decks, FAQs, educational resources, advisory board materials, presentations, and other communications that support scientific exchange.
  • Translate complex clinical and scientific data into accurate, compelling, and audience-appropriate communications for diverse scientific stakeholders.
  • Partner closely with Field Medical and other cross-functional teams to ensure consistent and effective dissemination of scientific evidence.
  • Own and continuously enhance scientific communication platforms for key therapeutic areas, ensuring emerging evidence is accurately incorporated into core Medical Affairs materials.
  • Drive continuous improvement across publication planning, congress planning, scientific communication processes, and content stewardship.

  Requirements:

  • Advanced scientific degree such as PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, PsyD, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.
  • At least 8 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Publications, or a related function within the biopharmaceutical industry or a scientific/medical communications agency.
  • Demonstrated experience leading publication planning and execution, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and scientific presentations.
  • Experience developing and supporting scientific communications for major medical congresses.
  • Exceptional scientific writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, engaging, and scientifically rigorous content.
  • Prior leadership experience in Scientific Communications is strongly preferred, along with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in psychiatry, neuroscience, CNS, or another relevant therapeutic area is strongly preferred.
  • Launch, pre-commercial, or launch-readiness experience is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of Medical Affairs processes, scientific dissemination, publication planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across scientific, medical, operational, regulatory, and commercial functions.
  • Intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to navigate complex scientific and operational challenges.
  • Highly collaborative and comfortable seeking diverse perspectives while confidently making decisions and moving initiatives forward.

  Benefits:

  • Base salary range of $210,000–$255,000 USD per year.
  • Comprehensive total compensation package including base salary, discretionary bonus, and equity.
  • Flexible working environment with generous paid time off.
  • Health and medical benefits.
  • Mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Parental and reproductive support.
  • Financial health benefits and resources.
  • Remote position available to candidates based in the United States.
  • Support for reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process.
  • Employment sponsorship is not available; applicants must already have employment rights in the country where they are applying.