Director, Scientific Communications – CNS

Job Description:

• Define and drive the global scientific communications strategy for assigned CNS therapeutic area assets
• Develop and execute integrated, data-driven medical communications plans
• Translate complex scientific data into clear, compelling content for healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders
• Architect disease-state and asset-specific scientific narratives
• Chair cross-functional teams and align content, communication channels, and external engagement strategies
• Lead and develop a team while partnering with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Evidence Generation, Regulatory, and Commercial functions
• Lead integrated medical communications planning across assigned assets and therapeutic areas
• Own the Scientific Communication Platform, scientific narrative, and core lexicon
• Provide strategic oversight for disease-state education, field medical, data dissemination, and congress-related content
• Drive innovative digital, social, interactive, and omnichannel communication strategies
• Champion AI-enabled content development, personalization, and automation
• Direct Medical Information scientific response content development and maintenance
• Serve as escalation point for complex scientific content, response development, and compliance matters
• Ensure scientific accuracy, evidence-based communications, regulatory compliance, governance, and quality
• Lead annual scope-of-work planning and resource allocation
• Oversee agency selection, contracting, performance management, and optimization
• Drive operational excellence, process improvements, and scalable content development
• Lead, develop, and mentor Associate Directors, Managers, and/or cross-functional contributors
• Build organizational capability through best-practice sharing and process standardization
• 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 8+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or related roles within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Minimum of 3–5 years of prior leadership experience, including development and management of team members
• Demonstrated experience leading global communication strategies and integrated planning processes
• Strong experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders
• Experience in the CNS therapeutic area strongly preferred
• Proven 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, with 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 innovation, including 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
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability or disabled veterans