Associate Director Global Medical Communications

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Based in the United StatesFull-TimeManager
Salary$190,700 – $235,600 USD
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Job Details

Experience
6–10+ years
Required Skills
Project ManagementStakeholder management

Requirements

  • Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent).
  • 6–10+ years of experience in medical communications and/or scientific publications within pharma or biotech.
  • Proven expertise in leading program-level publication strategy aligned with integrated evidence planning.
  • Strong experience developing scientific narratives, congress materials, and medical communication assets.
  • Deep understanding of clinical development, data interpretation, and scientific storytelling.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed, fast-paced global environment.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder leadership skills.
  • Experience managing external agencies and vendor relationships effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex scientific concepts.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (~20%).

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of global scientific communication strategies aligned with integrated evidence plans and medical objectives.
  • Define and maintain the core scientific narrative across programs, ensuring consistent interpretation of clinical and real-world data.
  • Oversee creation of key medical communication materials, including Q&As, scientific slide decks, and internal/external educational content.
  • Drive publication strategy at the program level, including planning, prioritization, and alignment of manuscripts, abstracts, and data dissemination activities.
  • Support and shape medical congress strategy, including symposia content, booth materials, and post-congress scientific outputs.
  • Ensure scientific consistency across Medical Affairs deliverables in collaboration with Medical Information and cross-functional teams.
  • Manage external medical communications vendors and agencies, ensuring quality, compliance, and delivery against timelines and strategic goals.
  • Contribute to launch readiness activities, ensuring medical communications are aligned with lifecycle and commercial milestones.
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