Senior Director, Scientific Publications & Communications
Solid Biosciences
August 08, 2026
On-site
Boston, MA
$270,000 - $315,000 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
Senior Director, Scientific Publications & Communications
Key Position Responsibilities
Scientific Communication Strategy
- Develop and maintain integrated Scientific Communication Platforms (SCPs) across all programs.
- Translate scientific and clinical data into compelling, evidence-based scientific narratives.
- Ensure consistency of messaging across publications, congresses, medical education, and stakeholder engagements.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align scientific and business priorities.
Publication Planning & Execution
- Lead global publication planning across the portfolio.
- Develop annual and multi-year publication strategies aligned with development milestones.
- Oversee manuscript, abstract, poster, and oral presentation development.
- Manage publication agencies, medical writers, and external vendors.
- Ensure adherence to ICMJE, GPP, and publication ethics standards.
Congress & Scientific Engagement
- Lead scientific congress planning and content strategy.
- Coordinate development of congress materials and scientific presentations.
- Support advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific exchange activities.
Scientific Storytelling & Value Communication
- Develop scientific narratives communicating the differentiated value of platforms and programs.
- Support preparation of scientific materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with Medical Affairs leadership on evidence-generation strategies and scientific leadership goals.
Qualifications
- Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD).
- 8–12+ years in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Publications, or Clinical Development.
- Demonstrated expertise in publication planning, scientific narrative development, and SCP creation.
- Strong understanding of rare disease and gene therapy environments (preferred).
- Excellent written, verbal, and strategic communication skills.
Key Position Responsibilities
Scientific Communication Strategy
- Develop and maintain integrated Scientific Communication Platforms (SCPs) across all programs.
- Translate scientific and clinical data into compelling, evidence-based scientific narratives.
- Ensure consistency of messaging across publications, congresses, medical education, and stakeholder engagements.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align scientific and business priorities.
Publication Planning & Execution
- Lead global publication planning across the portfolio.
- Develop annual and multi-year publication strategies aligned with development milestones.
- Oversee manuscript, abstract, poster, and oral presentation development.
- Manage publication agencies, medical writers, and external vendors.
- Ensure adherence to ICMJE, GPP, and publication ethics standards.
Congress & Scientific Engagement
- Lead scientific congress planning and content strategy.
- Coordinate development of congress materials and scientific presentations.
- Support advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific exchange activities.
Scientific Storytelling & Value Communication
- Develop scientific narratives communicating the differentiated value of platforms and programs.
- Support preparation of scientific materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner with Medical Affairs leadership on evidence-generation strategies and scientific leadership goals.
Qualifications
- Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD).
- 8–12+ years in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Publications, or Clinical Development.
- Demonstrated expertise in publication planning, scientific narrative development, and SCP creation.
- Strong understanding of rare disease and gene therapy environments (preferred).
- Excellent written, verbal, and strategic communication skills.