Head of Scientific and Medical Communications

Otsuka Pharmaceutical • Princeton, NJ • 14h ago

The Senior Director, Medical Communications, Nephrology & Immunology directs and provides strategic leadership for the global scientific communication strategy for the assigned Nephrology & Immunology therapeutic area and product portfolio. This includes directing the development and dissemination of all core scientific and medical content (e.g., global slide decks, congress abstracts/presentations, publications, medical information, and medical education materials) to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and alignment with the overall Nephrology & Immunology Medical Affairs strategy.

The role is a key leadership position within the Nephrology & Immunology Unit (BU) Medical Affairs team, influencing and engaging internal stakeholders, external experts, and the broader scientific community. The role reports directly into the Executive Director, Nephrology & Immunology Business Unit Lead.

Global Scientific Communication Strategy Define, direct, and oversee a comprehensive medical communications strategy and tactical plan for the Nephrology & Immunology portfolio aligned to the overall medical strategy (developed by the medical strategy team) Collaborate with the Nephrology & Immunology BU Lead and cross-functional teams (e.g., Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial) to ensure global and US alignment Shape the scientific narrative for the therapeutic area, ensuring consistency across publications, congresses, and external engagements Drive innovation in how scientific data is communicated, including digital transformation and real-time engagement models

Content Development Oversight Provide executive oversight for and ensure the strategic alignment of all Nephrology & Immunology medical affairs communication materials, including but not limited to Scientific Communications Platform (SCP) Global Medical Publications Plan Core Field Materials Medical Publications Integrated Medical Communications Planning New Data Reporting Medical Information Content Generation

Direct strategic vision and ensure execution of the global publication plan for Nephrology & Immunology assets, ensuring successful presentation of clinical data at major international congresses and in peer-reviewed journals Congress Planning Set strategic priorities for congress participation and direct the planning and execution of Medical Affairs activities at major scientific congresses (e.g., booth content, symposia, internal debriefs) Ensure coordinated scientific communication objectives and cross-functional alignment in close collaboration with Medical Excellence & Operations (ME&O) roles

Act as a thought leader and senior advisor on core Nephrology & Immunology team meetings, aligning communication plans with Nephrology & Immunology BU Medical Strategy and influencing enterprise-wide decisions Partner closely with the Global Field Medical Affairs Lead to ensure the global field medical team is equipped with scientifically accurate, consistent, and compliant content aligned to US strategy Support launch readiness for new indications or pipeline assets, including data dissemination and stakeholder education Ensure all communication activities adhere to relevant company SOPs, GPP (Good Publication Practices), ICMJE guidelines, and global regulatory/legal requirements, establishing governance frameworks to ensure compliance across the function Manage and mentor a team of medical writers and communication professionals, fostering excellence, innovation, and continuous development.

Advanced scientific degree is required (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent) with a strong understanding of clinical development and medical science, preferably in a Nephrology & Immunology related field Minimum of 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, or Publication Planning within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience directing, developing, and providing executive leadership to a team of direct reports within a global communications function Demonstrated track record of defining and directing enterprise-level global communication strategies for late-stage assets and an emerging portfolio, preferably in Nephrology & Immunology therapeutic areas Proven experience in managing complex budgets, directing large-scale initiatives, shaping workforce planning, and managing agency and vendor relationships on a global scale Previous experience overseeing or leading medical information groups is a plus

Strong leadership and delegation skills, ability to manage performance, and foster a culture of scientific excellence and accountability at the departmental and cross-functional level Superior skills in translating long-term business and clinical goals into actionable, measurable, and integrated medical communication strategies that influence enterprise-level decision-making Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, set clear priorities, and direct organizational processes to ensure operational excellence across varied functional responsibilities (publications, content, congress) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and align senior leadership on complex scientific and strategic priorities while engaging cross-functional partners Knowledge of digital platforms and tools for medical content delivery and engagement

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