Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs based in the United States.** This role offers an opportunity to shape global scientific communication strategies within a leading healthcare and biotechnology environment. You will transform complex scientific information into clear, impactful materials that support medical strategies and improve healthcare engagement. The position combines scientific expertise, strategic thinking, content development, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with medical, clinical, regulatory, commercial, and external partners to advance innovative therapies. The ideal candidate brings strong scientific writing capabilities, project management skills, and experience communicating complex data to diverse audiences. This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute to meaningful medical advancements while working within a collaborative and mission-driven team. You will help ensure scientific excellence, consistency, and compliance across global medical communications initiatives. ### Accountabilities: The Associate Director will lead the development and execution of scientific communication initiatives that support medical strategies, pipeline programs, and engagement with healthcare professionals. This role requires strong scientific expertise, editorial excellence, and the ability to manage complex projects across global teams. - Develop and execute global scientific communication strategies, messaging frameworks, and content plans for key therapeutic assets. - Create high-quality scientific materials including presentations, slide decks, scientific narratives, FAQs, congress materials, and publication-related content. - Translate complex clinical and scientific data into accurate, engaging, and compliant communications for internal and external audiences. - Support publication planning and execution, including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and scientific presentations. - Collaborate with healthcare professionals, external authors, agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of scientific messaging. - Drive innovative approaches to scientific communication through digital formats and enhanced content delivery methods. - Partner with cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and other medical functions to support strategic objectives. - Manage multiple content development projects, timelines, workflows, budgets, and external vendor relationships. - Oversee review and approval processes through content management platforms while ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal procedures. - Maintain consistency, quality, and scientific accuracy across all medical affairs deliverables. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate is a scientifically trained professional with strong experience in medical communications, scientific writing, and biotech or pharmaceutical environments. They should demonstrate excellent communication skills, project management capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively within complex global organizations. - Advanced degree in life sciences such as PhD, PharmD, MD, MS, or equivalent scientific discipline. - 5+ years of experience in medical communications, scientific writing, or content development within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare organizations. - Strong understanding of Medical Affairs functions, processes, and industry standards. - Proven ability to synthesize complex scientific information and tailor communication for different audiences. - Exceptional writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills. - Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities. - Strong project management skills with experience overseeing agencies, vendors, and external collaborators. - Abil…