Director, Scientific Communications

We are seeking a Director, Scientific Communications to join our team. The Director, Scientific Communications is responsible for developing and managing the strategic planning and execution of scientific communications tactics, medical communications initiatives, and scientific training materials. This individual provides oversight and assistance to Medical Affairs, internal partners, and external agencies to ensure completion of scientific communications projects in an efficient and timely manner that are medically and scientifically accurate. The Director is responsible for developing content for and planning activities related to the Scientific Communications plans for assigned projects. This individual is also responsible for collaborating with internal partners on conference strategy, scientific content development, and supporting cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, Commercial, Corporate Affairs, and Market Access. This individual will have proven leadership ability in a fast paced, multi-location environment and interact with all levels of internal staff, as well as external stakeholders, including, but not limited to Opinion Leaders, Advisory Boards and Committees.

This position reports to the Senior Director, Scientific Communications and will be located in the Boston, MA, USA location. This role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 2 days per week in the office; we may consider other remote locations for an exceptional candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage/lead the development of a cross functionally aligned scientific communication platform for assigned disease state areas and investigational products, including crafting of lexicon and scientific narrative; ensure consistency of scientific narrative across Medical Affairs materials.
• Manage/lead the development of scientific\medical content and support for Scientific Communications activities such as internal scientific trainings, advisory boards, medical booth assets, medical symposia content, and field medicine resources.
• Collaborate with the Medical Affairs leadership team to develop and execute Medical Affairs strategies, objectives, and plans aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements in relation to scientific/medical communications.  
• Ensure all scientific/medical communication content is regularly updated, accurate, and readily available for external use by identifying and leveraging the most appropriate communication channels.
• Prepare, analyze, interpret, and summarize data.
•  Apply effective project management skills to ensure timely completion of high-quality deliverables within budget.
• Build effective partnerships with internal stakeholders, including Medical Affairs leadership, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Legal, Discovery, Field Medical, Market Access, and Corporate Affairs.
• Researches and applies knowledge of therapeutic areas and compounds to projects and planning.
• Build and maintain project timelines, communicate project status to stakeholders and anticipate and mitigate risks to timely delivery.
• Represents Scientific Communications function on interdepartmental operational teams.
• Coordinate the review, approval, and other applicable activities related to the development of scientific communication projects.
• Responsible for assuring scientific accuracy in scientific communications.
• Manages relationships with external medical communications agency service providers.
• Establish strong working relationships with external experts.
• Act in accordance with Company policies, including, for example, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and ensure policies are understood and followed by direct reports, if any.
• Some international travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD, PharmD, MD, or other recognized doctorate level education with supporting applicable health science background.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a strong medical or scientific background. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must have 5+ years of management experience in scientific communications within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including the development of scientific/medical communication strategy/plans, as well as experience developing and executing scientific/medical content and managing scientific/medical activities for congresses. 
• Therapeutic experience in and knowledge of neuroscience (epilepsy) strongly preferred.  Additional therapeutic experience in psychiatry is a plus.
• Previous experience managing Value and Access/HEOR scientific communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build credibility and trust inside and outside the Company.
• Previous launch experience in neuroscience or psychiatry strongly preferred.
• Be science and data driven while at the same time, creative and flexible in strategic thinking and problem solving.
• Strong writing skills as related to scientific communications and medical education.
• Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of trends and new information in the profession.
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills required.
• Ability to manage both day-to-day operations as well as project work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Experiences with emergent and innovative technology is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as necessary.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, both domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work in a hybrid work environment (2-3 days in Boston office per week)

The base salary range for this role is $221,500 to $231,400 USD; we will consider above this range for exceptional candidates. Base salary is determined by a combination of factors including, but not limited to, education and other qualifications, years of relevant experience, and internal equity.