Director, Scientific Communications – CNS

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

📋 Description

• Define and spearhead the global scientific communications strategy for designated CNS therapeutic area assets.

• Develop and implement integrated, data-driven medical communications plans.

• Transform complex scientific information into clear and engaging content for healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders.

• Create disease-state and asset-specific scientific narratives.

• Lead cross-functional teams to align content, communication channels, and external engagement strategies.

• Manage and mentor a team while collaborating with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Evidence Generation, Regulatory, and Commercial functions.

• Guide integrated medical communications planning across designated assets and therapeutic areas.

• Oversee the Scientific Communication Platform, scientific narrative, and core lexicon.

• Provide strategic guidance for disease-state education, field medical, data dissemination, and congress-related content.

• Propel innovative digital, social, interactive, and omnichannel communication strategies.

• Advocate for AI-enabled content development, personalization, and automation.

• Direct the development and maintenance of Medical Information scientific response content.

• Act as a point of escalation for complex scientific content, response development, and compliance issues.

• Ensure scientific accuracy, evidence-based communications, regulatory compliance, governance, and quality standards.

• Lead annual scope-of-work planning and resource allocation.

• Supervise agency selection, contracting, performance management, and optimization.

• Drive operational excellence, process improvements, and scalable content development.

• Lead, develop, and mentor Associate Directors, Managers, and/or cross-functional contributors.

• Enhance organizational capability through best-practice sharing and process standardization.

• Utilize insights, analytics, and stakeholder feedback to refine communication strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or related roles within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.

• At least 3–5 years of prior leadership experience, including the development and management of team members.

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

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

• Experience in the CNS therapeutic area is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to convert complex scientific data into clear, strategic communication plans.

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

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

• Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities with executive presence.

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen capable of aligning scientific communications with enterprise objectives.

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

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Company-provided basic life insurance.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Student loan assistance.

• Generous 401(k) match.

• Flexible time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Other company-provided benefits.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability or disabled veterans.