Sr. Scientific Director, Rare Disease

Role: Senior Scientific Director, Rare Disease, leading scientific and medical strategy within Medical Affairs for rare disease portfolios. Responsibilities: develop and implement medical communication strategies, oversee evidence generation, guide publication plans, and collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Clinical Operations, and Medical Communications. Lead the development of scientific knowledge infrastructure, engage with healthcare professionals, and ensure compliance with regulations. Qualifications: PhD, PharmD, or MD with 12+ years in medical/scientific publications, communications, or related fields, including at least 5 years in a director-level medical affairs role. Skills include expertise in clinical data interpretation, scientific publication standards, multi-channel communication, and team leadership. High-Value: focus on rare disease clinical programs, scientific communication, publication strategy, and evidence generation, with global stakeholder engagement. Work setup: hybrid (minimum three days in Chicago office), with periodic travel up to 25%.