Associate Director, Scientific Communications – CNS
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) ยท via
Devremote
๐ฐ $169,222 - $253,000/yr
๐ Remote
Job Description:
- Support implementation and execution of globally aligned medical communications strategies across assigned CNS assets
- Support communication priorities aligned with asset strategy, lifecycle stage, and evolving external landscape
- Translate scientific and clinical insights into effective communication approaches
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Evidence Generation, Regulatory, and Commercial functions
- Contribute to Medical Communication Plans, including content and communication channel strategy
- Support congress planning and execution and track communication deliverables
- Support development of Scientific Communication Platforms and ensure scientific rigor across content
- Develop disease state, field, and congress materials
- Support digital and omnichannel engagement strategies and AI-enabled and digital innovations
- Contribute to cross-functional asset teams and ensure global messaging alignment
- Ensure communications are scientifically accurate, evidence-based, compliant, and ethically produced
- Assist with scope-of-work planning, resource allocation, agency partnerships, and operational improvements
- Ensure efficient delivery of high-quality outputs within budget and timelines
- Manage and develop managers and/or cross-functional contributors
- Foster scientific excellence, innovation, accountability, and collaboration
- Gather best practices and use insights, analytics, and stakeholder feedback to optimize communication strategies
Requirements:
- Advanced degree required (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent in science, medicine, or related field)
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or related roles within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
- Minimum of 3+ years of prior leadership experience, including development and management of team members
- Demonstrated experience supporting global communication strategies and integrated planning processes
- Strong experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders
- Experience in the CNS therapeutic area strongly preferred
- Ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, strategic communication plans
- Strong leadership and facilitation skills, including ability to chair cross-functional teams
- Expertise in content strategy, omnichannel engagement, and digital communication tools
- Strong project management capabilities and experience managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with executive presence
- Strategic mindset with strong business acumen and ability to align scientific communications with enterprise goals
- Experience leveraging AI and digital tools to enhance content development and delivery
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Company-provided basic life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan assistance
- Generous 401(k) match
- Flexible time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid leave programs
- Other company-provided benefits