Global Portfolio Scientific Communications Director

Summary

Leads development of scientific communication platform (scientific statements, lexicon, and scientific narrative) aligned with Therapeutic Areas for launch assets/disease area, including publication and medical education strategy and execution.

About the Role

Major Accountabilities:

• Leads the development, implementation, and dissemination of global scientific communication plans and platforms for assigned assets/disease areas in alignment with therapeutic area strategies.
• Manages cross-functional publication teams and oversees the creation and execution of global publication plans.
• Develops and implements medical education plans, including external scientific events and early pipeline-focused resources.
• Partners with therapeutic area teams to shape scientific communication platforms, narratives, lexicons, and key messaging.
• Oversees congress-related scientific communications, including trial data interpretation, competitor analysis, and preparations for leadership, regions, and countries.
• Builds strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including medical experts, to support impactful scientific communications.
• Ensures regulatory and policy adherence; manages vendors, contracts, project budgets, and agency operations for publications and medical education.
• Leads strategic pilots, tracks the value and impact of scientific communication plans, and ensures enterprise-driven, high-quality execution.

Requirements

• Solid pharmaceutical or healthcare experience, ideally in publication planning and medical education activities.
• A vanced degree in life sciences or healthcare preferred (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD) or equivalent qualifications.
• Skilled in developing communication strategies, scientific messaging, and key scientific platforms to support launch assets.
• Proven ability to adapt, prioritize, and work effectively with multifunctional teams in dynamic, matrix environments across regions, countries, and therapeutic areas.
• Eperienced in communicating complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, including patients and caregivers.
• In-depth understanding of ethical guidelines governing the pharmaceutical industry and external regulations.
• Demonstrates a strategic mindset with a focus on innovation, critical thinking, and performance-driven results.
• Proven experience providing strategic insight and functional guidance in expert development, publication planning, and medical education initiatives.

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