Director, Medical Communications

divh2Director, Medical Communications/h2pThe Director, Medical Communications directs leads and manages the execution of the global and US scientific communication for the global and US scientific communication strategy for the assigned Rare Disease therapeutic area and product portfolio. This includes directing the development and dissemination of core scientific and medical content within the Rare Disease portfolio to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and alignment with the overall Rare Disease Medical Affairs strategy. The role is a key leadership position within the Rare Disease Business Unit (BU) Medical Affairs team, engaging a small team of internal stakeholders, external experts, and the broader scientific community. The role reports directly into the Senior Director, Rare Disease Business Unit Lead./ph3Key Responsibilities/h3pGlobal Scientific Communication Strategy/pulliLead and oversee the execution of a comprehensive medical communications strategy and tactical plan for the Rare Disease portfolio aligned to the overall medical strategy/liliCollaborate with the Rare Disease Medical BU Lead and cross-functional teams to ensure global and US alignment/liliContribute to shaping the scientific narrative for the therapeutic area, ensuring consistency across publications, congresses, and external engagements/liliDrive innovation in how scientific data is communicated, including digital transformation and real-time engagement models/li/ulpContent Development Oversight/pulliProvide oversight for and ensure the strategic alignment of all Rare Disease medical affairs communication materials/liliDirect strategic vision and ensure execution of the global publication plan for Rare Disease assets, ensuring successful presentation of clinical data at major international congresses and in peer-reviewed journals/liliSet priorities for congress participation and direct the planning and execution of Medical Affairs activities at major scientific congresses/li/ulpCross-Functional Leadership/pulliAct as a thought leader and advisor on core Rare Disease team meetings, aligning communication plans with Rare Disease BU Medical Strategy and supporting cross-functional decision-making/liliPartner closely with the US Field Medical Affairs Lead to ensure the global field medical team is equipped with scientifically accurate, consistent, and compliant content aligned to US strategy/liliSupport launch readiness for new indications or pipeline assets, including data dissemination and stakeholder education/liliEnsure all communication activities adhere to relevant company SOPs, GPP (Good Publication Practices), ICMJE guidelines, and global regulatory/legal requirements, establishing governance frameworks to ensure compliance across the function/liliCollaborate effectively with global colleagues by demonstrating cultural awareness, understanding regional regulations, and adapting communication and engagement strategies to foster strong cross-border partnerships/liliConsider technology and AI to support workflow improvement/li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pEducation and Experience/pulliAdvanced scientific degree is required (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent) with a strong understanding of clinical development and medical science, preferably in Rare Disease or a related field/liliMinimum of 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, or Publication Planning within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry/liliMinimum of 5 years of progressive experience leading, developing, and managing a team of direct reports within a global communications function/liliDemonstrated track record of leading and executing global and/or US communication strategies for a marketed or late-stage development product, preferably in Rare Disease therapeutic areas/liliProven experience in managing complex budgets, leading large-scale initiatives and managing agency and vendor relationships across global or regional projects/liliPrevious experience overseeing or leading medical information groups is a plus/li/ulpSkills and Competencies/pulliStrong ability to present to executive leadership team/liliStrong leadership and delegation skills, ability to manage performance, and foster a culture of scientific excellence and accountability at the departmental and cross-functional level/liliSuperior skills in translating long-term business and clinical goals into actionable, measurable, and integrated medical communication strategies that drive cross-functional alignment and measurable outcomes/liliDemonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, set clear priorities, and direct organizational processes to ensure operational excellence across varied functional responsibilities (publications, content, congress)/liliExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and align senior leadership on complex scientific and strategic priorities while engaging cross-functional partners/li/ulpCompetencies/pulliAccountability for Results/liliStrategic Thinking Problem Solving/liliPatient Customer Centricity/liliImpactful Communication/liliRespectful Collaboration/liliEmpowered Development/li/ulpSalary: Minimum $183,335.00 - Maximum $274,160.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidates job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum./ppApplication Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days./ppCompany benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits./p/div