Associate Director, Medical Writing & Scientific Communications

Associate Director, Medical Writing & Scientific Communications

Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic medical writing and scientific communication plans aligned with Medical Affairs objectives and company priorities
- Lead development of scientific communication deliverables, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, scientific slide decks, advisory board materials, and medical education resources
- Partner with Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to establish scientific narratives, evidence communication strategies, and disease-state education platforms
- Support publication planning activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders, external authors, and medical writing agencies
- Ensure communications are accurate, balanced, compliant, and aligned with GPP and ICMJE recommendations
- Translate clinical trial data, scientific literature, and healthcare trends into clear communications for healthcare professionals, investigators, and internal stakeholders
- Support medical affairs activities including MSL training, investigator meetings, advisory boards, congress planning/execution, medical information resources, and internal scientific communications
- Collaborate with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Commercial, Market Access, and other internal partners to ensure consistent scientific messaging
- Manage external medical writing agencies, consultants, and scientific communication vendors
- Establish scalable medical writing processes, templates, and best practices
- Lead and/or contribute to cross-functional project teams
- Maintain and enhance scientific expertise through ongoing review of clinical data, literature, trends, and competitive intelligence
- Complete required administrative duties, training, and compliance-related activities

Requirements:
- Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., D.O., or other advanced scientific degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years progressive experience in medical writing, scientific communications, medical affairs, or related roles in biotech/pharma
- Demonstrated experience developing peer-reviewed publications and congress/clinical communication deliverables
- Current experience supporting Medical Affairs/Scientific Affairs/Clinical Development (or related) in biotech/pharma
- Preferred expertise in obesity, cardiometabolic disease, or metabolic disorders

Skills:
- Exceptional scientific writing/editing; strong attention to detail
- Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate actionable insights
- Experience building strategic scientific narratives and platforms
- Strong knowledge of publication standards (GPP, ICMJE)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- Self-motivated; entrepreneurial, independent working style
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), collaboration platforms, and virtual communication tools