Rare Medical Scientific Communication Impact Lead

Role Summary

Rare Medical Scientific Communication Impact Lead. Lead the global approach to disseminating scientific and clinical data across peer-reviewed publications, symposia, and other scientific external digital channels. Serve as the primary liaison with publication houses, journals, and scientific societies to ensure impactful amplification of company data. Work cross-therapeutic areas with publication leads to drive alignment, consistency, and innovation in how scientific findings are shared externally, positioning the company as a leader in advancing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-therapeutic alignment of publication strategies, collaborating closely with publication leads in each therapeutic area.
• Serve as the primary liaison with publication houses, journal editorial boards, and professional societies related to medical education initiatives.
• Drive visibility and amplification of published data through strategic partnerships, supplements, special issues, and digital channels.
• Ensure compliance with Good Publication Practice (GPP) and ICMJE guidelines.
• Define and implement an integrated scientific communications plan across publications, congresses, symposia, and digital platforms.
• Partner with Medical Affairs and R&D leaders across therapeutic areas to ensure consistent, timely dissemination of scientific data.
• Identify innovative, cross-functional approaches for communicating complex data to diverse audiences.
• Lead design and execution of cross-therapeutic symposia, workshops, and satellite sessions at major scientific congresses.
• Collaborate with external experts, steering committees, and agencies to deliver scientifically rigorous and impactful programs.
• Ensure consistency of key messages across therapeutic areas and events.
• Partner with therapeutic area publication leads, Medical Affairs, Clinical, and Commercial leadership to align strategies.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to internal team members and external vendors.
• Manage budgets and external partnerships to maximize value and reach.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in life sciences or related field is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in scientific communications, publications, or medical affairs in pharma/biotech is required.
• Proven success in cross-therapeutic publications strategy and collaborations with publication houses.
• Deep knowledge of scientific congresses, symposia planning, and external engagement.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional influence skills.
• Expertise in GPP, ICMJE, and compliance frameworks.

Skills

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Scientific communications strategy
• Publication planning and management
• Symposia and event design
• Regulatory/compliance awareness (GPP, ICMJE)

Education

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) in life sciences or related field