Director, Medical Communications

Role Summary

The Director, Medical Communications for Rare Disease leads the medical communications strategy and execution for the Rare Disease therapeutic area, manages a team of contributors, and ensures delivery of high-quality, compliant, scientifically robust materials that support medical and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Medical Communications strategy for the Rare Disease therapeutic area, ensuring alignment with broader Medical Affairs and corporate objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of individual contributors within the Rare Disease medical communications function, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Identify communication needs and opportunities across Rare Disease programs, developing clear, evidence-based resources and innovative communication solutions.
• Drive the development, review, and approval of scientific publications, congress materials, and core communication resources for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Medical Directors, Field Medical, Commercial, and Regulatory partners to ensure timely delivery of launch and core communication materials.
• Support planning and execution of advisory boards and other key scientific exchange initiatives to inform communication strategy.
• Partner with the Medical Information team to ensure alignment of core content and consistency of scientific messaging across Rare Disease assets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a relevant Medical Affairs or Medical Communications role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Experience in nephrology or rare disease is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide individual contributors and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Proficiency with standard communication and collaboration tools (Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, etc.).

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate scientific concepts, deliver compelling presentations, and facilitate productive discussions.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education

• Doctorate Degree

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Up to 20% travel to support scientific congresses and cross-functional collaboration.