Director/Senior Director, Medical Communications – Capabilities

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

📋 Description

• Drive the comprehensive medical communications strategy and its execution across various molecules and disease states.

• Oversee strategic planning and delivery for the medical communications function, encompassing content creation, educational efforts, and awareness initiatives.

• Spearhead the development of insight collection projects and publications in collaboration with key stakeholders.

• Create and sustain scientific platforms, both internal and external content, as well as scientific and digital communication strategies.

• Direct congress planning and execution, which includes the content and design for medical affairs booths, scientific insights, competitive intelligence, and scientific symposia.

• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial teams, and Leadership on medical communications projects.

• Engage with KOLs, advocacy organizations, investigators, collaborators, and vendors.

• Set up internal scientific training, medical information, and grant review processes as needed.

• Ensure projects align with strategic goals, stay within budget, and are executed in a timely manner.

• Assist with Medical and Legal Review during the evaluation of medical affairs and future promotional/non-promotional materials.

• Perform all duties in alignment with company values, policies, and relevant regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) in a medical or scientific field is preferred; extensive medical-field experience may be considered in place of an advanced degree.

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical company or medical communications agency.

• At least 3 years of experience in medical affairs, specifically in medical communications roles.

• Strong scientific understanding and experience in precision therapeutics is essential.

• Specific experience in gastrointestinal or lung cancers is preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a focus on timeliness.

• Proven ability to build trust and respect with various partners.

• Agility and adaptability across different therapeutic areas in a rapidly growing biotech company.

• Demonstrated history of timely decision-making, effective prioritization, and solution-oriented problem-solving.

• Capability to achieve high-performance goals and meet strict deadlines.

• A collaborative team-player mindset with the ability to devise creative solutions to complex challenges.

• Experience in budget management and vendor relationships.

• Familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry's legal and compliance landscape.

• A strong learning orientation, curiosity, and dedication to science and patient care.

• Willingness and ability to travel 20–30% domestically and internationally for key internal and external professional events.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus.

• Equity grant upon hiring and annually, allowing the option to purchase stock in the future at a predetermined price.

• Paid Time Off.

• Holiday and Sick Leave.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.

• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, HSA, and Commute).

• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.

• Pet Insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• 401(k) Plan with contributions from Erasca.

• Opportunity to engage in an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

• A casual, collaborative, and enjoyable work environment.