Scientific Director, Immunology Global Scientific Communications, Dermatology and Rheumatology

Role Summary

Scientific Director, Immunology Global Scientific Communications - Dermatology and Rheumatology. Location: Morristown, NJ; Cambridge, MA. Oversees development and execution of scientific data dissemination/publication planning and medical communication/education strategy for the Immunology (Dermatology and Rheumatology) portfolio, including pipeline development for HS Dermatology indication. Leads a team of Publications and Medical Communications/Education professionals and collaborates with external authors and academic experts to drive high-quality publications and medical education materials. Reports to the Head of Global Scientific Communications – Immunology, within Global Medical at Sanofi. Travel approximately 30%. Office presence required 3 days/week in Cambridge, MA or Morristown, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Strategic publication planning and execution, including abstract submissions to medical and scientific congresses, posters, platform presentations, manuscripts, and journal publication enhancements
• Scientific communications strategic planning and resource development, including scientific platforms, lexicons, FAQs/backgrounders, and content for advisory boards
• Medical education planning, including content development for live education programs, congress symposia, online education, multichannel HCP education, field medical tools, slide decks, and medical booth resources

Qualifications

• Advance degree in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences (MS, PhD, PharmD, MD) with 10+ years of relevant medical affairs experience
• Minimum of 10 years pharma/biotech/clinical/industry experience
• ISMPP certification preferred
• Experience managing teams preferred
• Experience working on early pipeline assets
• Experience managing agencies and vendors
• Ability to travel domestic/international ~30%
• Ability to be in the office 3 days/week including Monday or Friday
• Based in Cambridge Crossing, MA or Morristown, NJ (M-Station office)
• Experience managing/mentoring post-doctoral fellows
• Ability to interpret and critique scientific and medical data with respect to scientific and business implications
• Experience with analysis, communication, and presentation of complex scientific and medical data
• Track record of developing peer-reviewed publications
• Customer-facing skills and ability to collaborate with external Key Opinion Leaders on data dissemination strategies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable presenting
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment; experience with international medical scientific teams
• Knowledge of industry guidelines pertaining to data dissemination (CONSOL, ICMJE, GPPs) and interactions with healthcare providers (PhRMA Code, AdvaMed)

Skills

• Strategic thinking and publication planning
• Medical communications and education strategy
• Leadership and team management
• Scientific data interpretation and critical analysis
• Stakeholder collaboration across cross-functional teams
• Vendor and agency management
• Public speaking and presentation

Education

• Advanced degree in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences (MS, PhD, PharmD, MD)