Director, Scientific Communications (Medical Affairs)

TL;DR

Director, Scientific Communications (Medical Affairs): Leading the development and implementation of global Medical Communications Strategy for patients with serious diseases with an accent on scientific platforms and omni-channel delivery. Focus on designing scientific narratives, executing congress strategies, and managing cross-functional medical communications deliverables.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the USA)

Salary: $185,000–$252,500 Annual

Company

A global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases.

What you will do

• Co-lead the development of Scientific Platforms, Narrative Lexicons, and Medical Communications plans for the respiratory therapeutic area.
• Execute global medical communication and education plans, including congress strategies and symposia.
• Review scientific materials for content and positioning, representing them during medical, legal, and regulatory reviews.
• Train Medical Affairs teams on new materials and educational activities.
• Manage external vendors and medical agencies for content planning and execution.
• Ensure deliverables align with business strategy and clinical development programs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, primarily in Medical Affairs.
• 5+ years of experience in Medical Communication Strategies, including scientific platform development.
• Expert knowledge of PhRMA guidelines and CME Open Payments reporting.
• Proven ability to interpret and organize complex clinical trial data and statistical analyses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD).
• Experience in the respiratory therapeutic area.
• Prior pre-launch or launch experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support.
• 401(k) plan with company match, annual equity awards, and ESPP.
• Generous paid time off, fertility, and family-forming benefits.
• Company Learning Institute with access to LinkedIn Learning and leadership programs.
• Flexible work schedules and a culture focused on the human experience.