Job Description

Director Of Scientific Communications

BostonGene is seeking an experienced Director of Scientific Communications to lead a dynamic team of medical communications and publications supporting the company's strategic initiatives. This role is pivotal in developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies to effectively convey the company's scientific, clinical, and regulatory information to both internal and external audiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biomedical communication and management, excellent leadership abilities, expertise in medical writing, content development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Strategic Communication Development:

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that align with the company's business goals, including client interactions, congress strategy, publication strategic planning and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency across all medical communications.

Scientific Content Management:

• Oversee the creation of high-quality scientific publications, clinical study reports, abstracts, posters, and conference presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., R&D, regulatory, clinical) to develop accurate, compelling content that effectively communicates key clinical and scientific data.
• Support the drafting and editing of grant proposals both internally and with external collaborators.

Team Leadership and Content Oversight:

• Lead and manage a team of medical writers and communication specialists to produce high-quality scientific documents and content.
• Review and edit materials for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with company messaging.

Regulatory and Compliance Oversight:

• Ensure all medical communications comply with regulatory, compliance, and legal standards, particularly regarding clinical trial analytical plans, analytical reports, and promotional materials.
• Work closely with regulatory and compliance teams to manage the approval process for communications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Supports the development of medical communications for external audiences, including press releases, white papers, and materials for pharma and biotech clients, investors, regulatory agencies, and healthcare providers.
• Work closely with R&D, marketing, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and other departments to ensure unified and accurate messaging across all channels.
• Provide strategic input during the development of new initiatives and business objectives to anticipate communication needs.

Internal Communication and Training:

• Develop and deliver training materials for internal teams, such as sales and medical affairs, ensuring they are well-informed about the company's value proposition, products, clinical data, and therapeutic areas.
• Serve as a key resource, providing medical and scientific insights to support company objectives.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• 8+ years of experience in medical communications, medical affairs, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with regulatory submissions, manuscript development, and medical writing for a variety of audiences.
• Experience with lexicon development and strategic communication review
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements for medical communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific information clearly and accurately.
• Experience managing a team and working cross-functionally with different stakeholders, including R&D, regulatory, clinical, and marketing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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