Position Title: Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications Lead
Work Location: Cambridge, MA, USA 02139
Assignment Duration: 1 Year (Possible Extension)
 
Position Summary:
The Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications Lead serves as a strategic partner to the Therapeutic Area (TA) Medical Affairs team, responsible for driving the strategic planning and tactical execution of a comprehensive scientific communications plan. This includes oversight of publications and medical communications as a central component of the global medical strategy. The incumbent will also support the broader Medical Communications initiatives within the TA Scientific Communications team.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Planning

• Lead the Scientific Publications Team meetings and annual workshops to develop and execute the global publication plan for the IBD program.
• Collaborate effectively across diverse internal and external stakeholders to ensure scientific alignment and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement innovative, compliant strategies for disseminating scientific and medical data.
• Lead the development of the Scientific Communication Platform and Core Communication Objectives in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure all activities align with medical strategy, compliance, and legal requirements.

Publications and Vendor Management

• Partner with external authors and journals to plan, integrate, and execute publication activities in compliance with ICMJE, GPP, and company standards.
• Manage and train vendors to ensure adherence to organizational SOPs, systems, and quality standards.
• Oversee execution of publication projects, ensuring timeliness, scientific quality, and budget adherence.

Congress and Medical Communications Execution

• Lead planning and execution of integrated congress plans, including:
  • Booth content and design
  • Scientific symposia and FAQs
  • Insight collection and dissemination
  • Pre-conference, post-conference, and daily debriefs
• Develop scientific content for internal and external medical communication activities (e.g., slide decks, digital assets, symposia materials, advisory board content).
• Serve as the medical approver for medical materials during formal review processes.

Stakeholder Engagement and Governance

• Provide regular updates to key stakeholders to support cross-functional planning and dependency management.
• Promote collaboration, diversity of thought, and psychological safety across teams.
• Educate cross-functional partners and vendors on company standards, SOPs, and industry best practices.

Operational and Financial Oversight

• Manage budgeting, financial forecasting, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure all projects remain within budget, on strategy, and delivered on time.
• Monitor adherence to organizational and industry standards (SOPs, WI, compliance policies).

 
Qualifications & Experience:

• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or Master’s in Biomedical Science) or equivalent experience with strong background in publication management.
• Minimum 5 years (doctoral) or 7 years (master’s) of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within Medical Affairs and matrixed organizations.
• CMPP certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Drug development process and clinical trial design
  • Statistical methods and data reporting requirements
  • Scientific communications strategy, planning, and execution
• In-depth knowledge of scientific publication standards (GPP, ICMJE, CONSORT, PRISMA).
• Experience with medical communication management systems/software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and align global, regional, and local priorities.
• Proven track record of strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and effective budget/vendor management.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills with a multicultural and enterprise mindset.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 90.00/hr.