Director, Scientific Communications & Medical Education

Role Summary

Director, US- Scientific Communications and Medical Education Leadership – Driving Innovation in Oncology. Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ (Hybrid). Reports to: Executive Director, US Medical Affairs Operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a U.S.-specific scientific communications strategy in alignment with global objectives and regional needs.
• Lead the creation, review, and dissemination of U.S.-focused scientific content, including publications, abstracts, posters, presentations.
• Partner with global teams to adapt and localize global scientific platforms for the U.S. market.
• Ensure all U.S. scientific communications comply with FDA regulations, PhRMA guidelines, and other relevant standards.
• Collaborate with U.S. commercial and marketing teams to ensure scientific accuracy and consistency in promotional materials.
• Support medical information and review activities, ensuring alignment with compliance standards and scientific accuracy.

Medical Education

• Design and implement U.S.-specific medical education programs, including CME, grants, and symposia, in collaboration with global teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with U.S.-based KOLs, healthcare professionals, and professional societies to support educational initiatives.
• Partner with global teams to adapt and execute global medical education programs for U.S. audiences, ensuring regional relevance and compliance.
• Manage U.S.-based external vendors and agencies to deliver high-quality medical education programs.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of U.S. medical education initiatives and provide feedback to cross functional teams for continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the primary U.S. point of contact for global scientific communications and medical education initiatives.
• Collaborate with global medical affairs, clinical development, and commercial teams to ensure alignment of U.S. and global strategies.
• Provide U.S. market insights to global teams to inform the development of scientific communication and education materials.
• Contribute to global publication planning and ensure timely execution of U.S.-specific deliverables.
• Participate in global medical affairs meetings and contribute to the development of global strategies and best practices.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure all U.S. scientific communications and medical education activities comply with FDA regulations, PhRMA Code, ICMJE guidelines, and company policies.
• Maintain high standards of scientific rigor, accuracy, and integrity in all deliverables.
• Collaborate with legal, regulatory, and compliance teams to ensure all U.S. activities meet internal and external standards.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the impact of educational events and provide actionable insights and data-driven recommendations to executive leadership.

Team Leadership and Development

• Inspire, mentor, and empower a high-performing, matrixed team responsible for tactical execution and define clear roles and responsibilities while cultivating a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Foster collaboration, remove barriers to efficiency, and drive accountability across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent strongly preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in scientific communications, medical education, within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare industry, with at least 5 years in an oncology medical affairs role.
• Demonstrated success in leading the development and execution of oncology scientific communication and medical education strategies.
• Proven experience working in a global organization and collaborating with cross-functional, international teams.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks governing scientific exchange.
• Deep understanding of U.S. regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, OPDP) and industry standards (e.g., GPP, ICMJE, PhRMA Code).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Ability to accommodate moderate travel (~25%) to conferences, internal meetings, field visits, and collaborative partnerships.

Skills

• Strategic Vision
• Leadership
• Process Excellence
• Collaboration with Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory teams
• Analytical Rigor