Director, Scientific Communications

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

📋 Description

• Lead the development and implementation of scientific communication strategies throughout the product lifecycle.

• Assist in clinical development, regulatory milestones, product launches, and lifecycle management activities.

• Convert complex scientific and clinical data into clear, accurate, and compelling communications for healthcare professionals, scientific audiences, payers, and internal stakeholders.

• Create publication plans and oversee manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, symposia, and congress activities.

• Supervise clinical study summaries, slide decks, FAQs, scientific platforms, medical education materials, and resources for healthcare professionals.

• Collaborate with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Biostatistics, and Clinical Operations teams.

• Manage medical writing agencies and publication vendors, including their deliverables, timelines, and budgets.

• Lead publication planning committees and implement strategies in accordance with GPP, ICMJE, and company policies.

• Develop medical information resources, scientific response documents, advisory board materials, and congress content.

• Establish relationships with KOLs, investigators, and scientific collaborators.

• Ensure adherence to FDA, EMA, regulatory requirements, industry guidelines, and company standards.

• Keep abreast of scientific literature and developments in migraine, headache medicine, and drug-delivery technologies.

• Mentor team members and promote excellence in scientific storytelling and execution.

• Direct the scientific communications function through lower management and oversee activities that impact departmental budgets.

• Implement additional initiatives and special projects as business needs change.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced scientific or clinical degree in a relevant discipline is required.

• A PhD, PharmD, or MD is preferred in life sciences, pharmacy, neuroscience, or a related field.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in scientific communications, publication planning, medical communications, medical affairs, or related roles within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

• Proven track record in leading publication strategy and scientific communication programs for clinical-stage and/or commercial products.

• Ability to critically assess clinical study design, endpoints, statistical analyses, and limitations of evidence.

• Experience in developing manuscripts, abstracts, posters, scientific presentations, medical education materials, and core evidence resources.

• Proficient in creating Medical Information content, scientific response documents, and scientific training materials.

• Background in supporting scientific congresses, advisory boards, author engagement, and collaboration with investigators and scientific experts.

• Neurology or headache experience is preferred.

• Relevant experience in supporting product launches and commercialization activities is highly desirable.

• Outstanding scientific writing, editing, and presentation skills.

• Ability to distill complex clinical data into clear, evidence-based communications.

• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.

• In-depth knowledge of publication ethics, Good Publication Practice (GPP), and ICMJE guidelines.

• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Strategic thinker with the capacity to influence across functions and organizational levels.

• Demonstrated leadership experience with a focus on detail, quality, and scientific integrity.

• Expertise in the scientific communications function and its significance within the company and competitive landscape.

• Capability to make final decisions on implementation and ensure operational efficiency.

• Ability to guide a functional area through lower management and be accountable for departmental budget impacts.

• Compliance with applicable work authorization and employment eligibility criteria.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Healthcare & Dependent Care FSA

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Long-term Incentive Plan

• Life Insurance

• Accident & Disability Insurance

• Telemedicine

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Company Holidays