Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs
Legend Biotech
August 06, 2026
Remote
United States
Medical Affairs
Role Overview
Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs (Remote)
Key Responsibilities
- Drive creation of global scientific communication platforms and messaging frameworks for key assets.
- Develop high-quality, scientifically accurate content (e.g., slide decks, scientific narratives, FAQs, congress and publication education materials).
- Translate complex scientific data into clear, engaging, compliant materials for multiple audiences.
- Engage with global internal teams and HCPs as needed to support medical strategy and priorities.
- Support development of publications (posters, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts) and scientific congress content.
- Assist with global publication planning and execution with external agencies/partners and internal cross-functional teams.
- Ensure consistency of scientific messaging across medical affairs deliverables.
- Drive adoption of innovative communication formats (e.g., interactive PDFs) and support global digital strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, etc.) and alliance partners to align content with strategic objectives.
- Manage timelines/workflows for multiple content projects; support budget management.
- Oversee review and approval processes (e.g., Veeva or similar); ensure compliance with industry regulations, internal policies/SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS preferred).
- 5+ years in medical communications, scientific writing, or biotech/pharma content development.
- Strong understanding of medical affairs functions/processes.
- Independently driven; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent project management and vendor oversight skills.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize scientific data and tailor messaging to different audiences.
- Experience in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
- Proficiency with content management systems/document review platforms (e.g., Veeva Vault).
- Familiarity with compliance standards (ICMJE, GPP, FDA/EMA regulations).
Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs (Remote)
Key Responsibilities
- Drive creation of global scientific communication platforms and messaging frameworks for key assets.
- Develop high-quality, scientifically accurate content (e.g., slide decks, scientific narratives, FAQs, congress and publication education materials).
- Translate complex scientific data into clear, engaging, compliant materials for multiple audiences.
- Engage with global internal teams and HCPs as needed to support medical strategy and priorities.
- Support development of publications (posters, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts) and scientific congress content.
- Assist with global publication planning and execution with external agencies/partners and internal cross-functional teams.
- Ensure consistency of scientific messaging across medical affairs deliverables.
- Drive adoption of innovative communication formats (e.g., interactive PDFs) and support global digital strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, etc.) and alliance partners to align content with strategic objectives.
- Manage timelines/workflows for multiple content projects; support budget management.
- Oversee review and approval processes (e.g., Veeva or similar); ensure compliance with industry regulations, internal policies/SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS preferred).
- 5+ years in medical communications, scientific writing, or biotech/pharma content development.
- Strong understanding of medical affairs functions/processes.
- Independently driven; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent project management and vendor oversight skills.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize scientific data and tailor messaging to different audiences.
- Experience in fast-paced, matrixed environments.
- Proficiency with content management systems/document review platforms (e.g., Veeva Vault).
- Familiarity with compliance standards (ICMJE, GPP, FDA/EMA regulations).