Associate Director – Scientific Communications

Role Overview

• Support the development of field medical materials and congress deliverables aligned to epilepsy and neuropsychiatry program needs.
• Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives tailored to internal and external audiences.
• Partner closely with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and other cross-functional stakeholders to develop materials that are scientifically rigorous, compliant, and consistent with scientific communications platforms, lexicons, therapeutic-area strategy, evidence generation plans, and launch timelines.
• Oversee end-to-end Medical–Legal–Regulatory/Medical Review Committee (MLR/MRC) processes for field medical and congress materials; serve as the Scientific Communications representative in review.
• Maintain audit readiness through appropriate Veeva metadata practices, taxonomy governance, documentation standards, and adherence to structured workflows.
• Track engagement metrics and insights across scientific communications deliverables; apply learnings to optimize future content and tactics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners, external scientific experts, and vendor teams.
• Manage agency/vendor relationships to ensure high-quality work delivered on time and within budget.
• Contribute to internal briefings and help coordinate preparation for congresses, workshops, and other scientific forums.
• Contribute to team development, departmental planning, and initiatives that advance Medical Affairs excellence.
• Serve as a scientific communications subject matter expert and provide input to cross-functional strategic planning.
• Act in accordance with Company policies, including, for example, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and ensure policies are understood and followed by direct reports, if any.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• PhD, PharmD, MD, or other doctoral degree (or equivalent) in a scientific or healthcare-related field required
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in scientific communications within biotech/pharma and/or a medical communications agency
• Extensive experience in driving on-time development of scientific materials for HCP education/engagement and congress deliverables within a high-performing team
• Experience with KOL engagement, vendor management, and scientific content analytics
• Expertise with Veeva Vault, structured MLR/MRC workflows, and cross-functional review processes
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly and concisely
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and demonstrated success in fast-paced, high-complexity environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build credibility and trust inside and outside the Company
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and situations to guide strategic decisions

Tech Stack

• Vault

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short
• and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Life insurance programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel insurance
• Retirement savings programs with company matching contributions
• Vacation, personal days, and sick days
• End-of-year company shutdown
• Training, Learning & Development program