Associate Director, Scientific Communications Rare Disease

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario. **Summary of Job**: The Associate Director, Scientific Communications, Rare Disease is responsible for supporting the development, execution, and continuous optimization of scientific communications initiatives for the Rare Disease Medical Affairs organization in North America. The role leads the planning, development, review, and implementation of scientific materials and educational programs that support Medical Affairs strategic objectives and ensure the accurate, balanced, and compliant dissemination of scientific information. Core focus of the role includes overseeing the development and lifecycle management of Field Medical materials; creating scientific content and supporting the execution of Medical Advisory Boards, Scientific Symposia, Medical Education initiatives, and conference-related deliverables; and managing external Medical Communications agencies and Medical Education partners to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, scientifically accurate materials. The Associate Director collaborates cross-functionally with Medical Affairs and other internal stakeholders to ensure scientific communications activities are aligned with organizational priorities and compliant with applicable policies and regulatory requirements. **Essential Functions**: - Support data disclosure and scientific dissemination activities associated with clinical trial milestones and major medical congresses for U.S. Medical Affairs. - Provide content and editorial support for regional publications and scientific presentations. - Ensure regional publication priorities are represented in the global publication plan and support localization of global publication activities to meet regional needs. - Collaborate with global and regional Medical Affairs teams to ensure consistency of scientific messaging and alignment with regional medical strategy. - Partner with external medical communications agencies and vendors to manage the quality, timelines, and budgets of scientific communications deliverables. - Support external expert engagement and steering committee activities, including coordination of content review and approval workflows. - Support scientific and medical operations, including advisory board planning and execution, medical information initiatives, and Medical Science Liaison (MSL) training. - Represent Medical Affairs at Medical Review Committee (MRC) and Promotional Review Committee (PRC) meetings, as needed, ensuring materials are scientifically accurate, current, appropriately substantiated, and properly referenced. - Ensure all scientific communications activities are conducted in compliance with applicable SOPs, policies, regulatory requirements, ICMJE recommendations, Good Publication Practice (GPP) guidelines, and company compliance standards. - Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. Job Requirements: **Education** Advanced degrees in life sciences, health sciences, pharmacy, medicine, nursing, or a related scientific discipline (MD, PharmD, PhD, DNP, or equivalent) required. **Experience** - Minimum of seven (7) years in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical communications industry within Medical Affairs or Scientific Communications. - Minimum of three (3) years supporting Scientific Communications, Publications, or Medical Communications functions. - Demonstrated success developing and executing scientif…