Senior Director, Medical Communications CNS

The Senior Director, Medical Communications, CNS directs and provides strategic leadership for the global and US scientific communication strategy for the assigned Central Nervous System (CNS) therapeutic area and product portfolio. This includes directing the development and dissemination of all core scientific and medical content (e.g., global slide decks, congress abstracts/presentations, publications, medical information, and medical education materials) to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and alignment with the overall CNS Medical Affairs strategy.

The role is a key leadership position within the CNS Business Unit (BU) Medical Affairs team, influencing and engaging internal stakeholders, external experts, and the broader scientific community.

• Define, direct, and oversee a comprehensive medical communications strategy and tactical plan for the CNS portfolio aligned to the overall medical strategy

• Collaborate with the CNS Medical BU Lead and cross-functional teams (e.g., Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial) to ensure global and US alignment

• Shape the scientific narrative for the therapeutic area, ensuring consistency across publications, congresses, and external engagements

• Drive innovation in how scientific data is communicated, including digital transformation and real-time engagement models

• Provide executive oversight for and ensure the strategic alignment of all CNS medical affairs communication materials, including but not limited to

• 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

• Direct strategic vision and ensure execution of the global publication plan for CNS assets, ensuring successful presentation of clinical data at major international congresses and in peer-reviewed journals

• Direct agency and vendor relationships to deliver high quality publication deliverables

• Set strategic priorities for congress participation and direct the planning and execution of Medical Affairs activities at major scientific congresses (e.g., booth content, symposia, internal debriefs)

• Ensure coordinated scientific messaging and cross-functional alignment in close collaboration with Medical Excellence & Operations (ME&O) roles

• Oversee the creation, review, and approval of high-quality medical information content, including standard response letters, FAQs, global core content, and scientific response documents.

• 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.

• Drive the development and 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 strategists, 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

• Act as a thought leader and senior advisor on core CNS team meetings, aligning communication plans with CNS BU Medical Strategy and influencing enterprise-wide decisions

• Partner closely with the US Field Medical Affairs Lead to ensure the field medical team is equipped with scientifically accurate, consistent, and compliant content aligned to US strategy

• Support launch readiness for new indications or pipeline assets, including data dissemination and stakeholder education

• Ensure 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

• Advanced scientific degree is required (Pharm
  
  D, MD, PhD, or equivalent) with a strong understanding of clinical development and medical science, preferably in Neuroscience or a related CNS field

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, or Publication Planning within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience directing, developing, and providing executive leadership to a team of direct reports within a global communications function

• Demonstrated track…