Associate Director, Scientific Communications - CNS

Job Description

The Associate Director, Scientific Communications manages the execution of the core scientific and medical communications strategy for the relevant therapeutic area portfolio. This role is accountable for delivering operational results by overseeing the creation of core content assets and managing the global publications plan.

This position provides guidance, coaching, and oversight to the Manager, Medical Core Content, ensuring all materials are developed with scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance. This position reports directly to the Senior Director, CNS Medical Communications Lead.

• Manage and deliver a comprehensive, globally aligned medical communications strategy and tactical plan for the relevant therapeutic area portfolio, in partnership with the Senior Director, Medical Communications Lead, CNS Lead, and cross-functional teams (e.g., Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial).

• Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight over the work of the Manager, Medical Core Content, managing and ensuring the development of core scientific content, including:
• Scientific Communications Platform (SCP)
• Global Publications Strategy
• Global Medical Publications Plan
• Core Disease State Deck
• Core Field Materials
• Medical Publications
• Integrated Medical Communications Planning
• New Data Reporting
• Medical information Content generation

• Drive publication strategy: oversee planning, execution, and dissemination of key data through peer-reviewed journals and congresses.
• Manage and oversee the execution of the global publication plan for assigned CNS assets
• Coordinate with investigators, medical writers, and the Senior Director to ensure timely and compliant submission of high-quality abstracts, posters, and manuscripts in line with Good Publication Practices (GPP) and the overarching publication strategy
• Oversee vendor relationships including selection, contracting, and budget management for medical communication agencies

• Ensure all content is scientifically accurate, evidence-based, and compliant with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Legal, and Commercial teams to ensure consistency and alignment of messaging across channels.
• Serve as a champion and lead Medical Review / Promotional review processes for materials
• Manage the implementation of content governance frameworks, version control processes, and global-to-local adaptation strategies.
• Manage external vendors and medical writing agencies to ensure timely and high-quality content delivery.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of medical writers, content managers, and reviewers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and analyze content performance and stakeholder feedback to inform future content strategy and optimization
• Consider technology and AI to support workflow improvement

• Manage and provide direction for the core scientific lexicon and messaging, ensuring its consistent application across all Medical Affairs materials through clear guidance to the Manager of Core Content

• Partner closely with Clinical Development, Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation, and Regulatory teams to gather and accurately interpret new data, ensuring the Manager of Core Content applies this information consistently and accurately into communication materials
• Support the US Field Medical Affairs Lead by ensuring the Manager of Core Content develops and maintains a high-quality, scientifically rigorous, and compliant content repository for the field team
• Manage the operational execution and day-to-day budget for external medical writing and communications agencies that support content and publication deliverables

• Advanced scientific degree is required (Pharm
  
  D, MD, PhD, or equivalent) with a strong understanding of clinical development…