Associate Director, Scientific Communications

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of global strategic publication and scientific communications plans in alignment with the overall corporate strategy.
• Manage the planning and execution of publication tactics (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, etc.) in accordance with GPP3, ICMJE, and Zentalis policies.
• Ensure the development and dissemination of scientific, clinical and health‑related information to healthcare professionals, patients, payers, regulators and other stakeholders (Medical Information/Med Comms).
• Facilitate and operationalize the publication review process at Zentalis.
• Facilitate discussions/decisions at regular publication team meetings related to publication planning and execution.
• Develop and/or update scientific platforms.
• Manage and execute the development of scientific communication tactics, FAQs, medical tools, and congress materials.
• Partner with internal and external SMEs to develop credible, accurate and impactful scientific content.
• Ensure materials progress efficiently through medical and publication review committees.
• Manage scientific communication and publication vendors, as well as electronic publication management systems.
• Identify opportunities to proactively address clinical and scientific knowledge gaps.
• Build and maintain disease‑area expertise through continuous review of the scientific literature.
• Develop scientific training tactics (e.g., internal training MSL decks, tools, FAQs).

• Advanced degree with 5‑7+ years experience in scientific communication, training, publications planning and development in an agency or pharmaceutical environment or applicable experience working in a pharmaceutical environment with transferable skill set.
• Prior hands‑on experience in medical information & communications for a pharmaceutical company is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross‑functional teams and/or agencies to develop abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, slide decks, and content for scientific and educational programs.
• Strong project management skills and leadership poise to negotiate and facilitate alignment amongst internal and external stakeholders (KOLs, authors, cross‑functional teams).
• Proven ability to be well organized, multi‑task, and manage vendors, timelines and competing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of publication compliance standards (GPP3, ICMJE, FDA/OIG guidance, MALR).
• Willingness to travel (U.S. and international) ~20%.

Demonstrates expertise in scientific communication and publication planning within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on compliance standards and project management. Capable of developing impactful scientific content and managing cross‑functional teams to ensure timely execution of publication tactics.

• Electronic Publication Management Systems