Associate Director, Scientific Communications – CNS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the implementation and execution of globally coordinated medical communications strategies for designated CNS assets.

• Support communication priorities that align with asset strategy, lifecycle stages, and the changing external environment.

• Convert scientific and clinical insights into impactful communication strategies.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Evidence Generation, Regulatory, and Commercial divisions.

• Contribute to the Medical Communication Plans, focusing on content and communication channel strategies.

• Aid in congress planning and execution while tracking communication deliverables.

• Assist in the development of Scientific Communication Platforms, ensuring scientific accuracy across all content.

• Create disease state, field, and congress materials.

• Support digital and omnichannel engagement strategies, including AI-enabled and digital innovations.

• Participate in cross-functional asset teams to ensure global messaging consistency.

• Ensure that communications are scientifically accurate, evidence-based, compliant, and ethically developed.

• Help with scope-of-work planning, resource allocation, agency partnerships, and operational enhancements.

• Guarantee the efficient delivery of high-quality outputs within budget and timelines.

• Oversee and develop managers and/or cross-functional contributors.

• Encourage scientific excellence, innovation, accountability, and teamwork.

• Collect best practices and utilize insights, analytics, and stakeholder feedback to refine communication strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree is required (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent in science, medicine, or a related field).

• At least 7+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or similar roles within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology sector.

• A minimum of 3+ years of prior leadership experience, including the development and management of team members.

• Proven experience in supporting global communication strategies and integrated planning processes.

• Strong background in leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders.

• Experience in the CNS therapeutic area is highly preferred.

• Ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, strategic communication plans.

• Exceptional leadership and facilitation skills, including the capability to chair cross-functional teams.

• Expertise in content strategy, omnichannel engagement, and digital communication tools.

• Robust project management skills with experience in managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong executive presence.

• Strategic mindset with solid business acumen and the ability to align scientific communications with enterprise objectives.

• Experience in leveraging AI and digital tools to enhance content development and delivery.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Company-sponsored basic life insurance.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Student loan assistance.

• Generous 401(k) matching.

• Flexible time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Additional company-sponsored benefits.