Director, Global Scientific Communications – Neurology Boston, Massachusetts Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Director, Global Scientific Communications•Neurology Boston, Massachusetts AstraZeneca•4.0

Boston, MA Job Details Estimated:

$163K•$255K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Medicine Doctoral degree 5 years Doctor of Philosophy Pharmacy Senior level Strategic planning Full Job Description Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States Job

ID R-227237

Date posted 11/06/2025 This is what you will do: The Director, Scientific Communications, Neurology leads the successful development and implementation of global communications strategies, publications plans and external medical education initiatives across a designated neurology therapeutic area or areas in alignment with Alexion brand and corporate strategies. The Director will chair the respective neurology TA Global Publications Team as well as engage with cross-functional partners including but not limited to research, clinical development, marketing, market access, medical affairs, regulatory affairs and biostats. In this role, the Director will develop collaborative and productive relationships with external investigators, thought leaders and authors. These efforts will ultimately drivetimely execution of publication plans and result in high-quality and impactful scientific and clinical abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, and congress symposia. Analysis and interpretation of scientific and clinical data as well as review of deliverables from cross-functional publications team members and agencies for content and key messages are central responsibilities of this role. The Director will also be responsible for the identification and supervision of medical communications agencies and may also work/oversee medical writing consultants. This position reports to the Senior Director, Global Scientific Communications for the neurology TAs. You will be responsible for : Leading the creation of global communications strategies and publication plans for therapeutic areas within the neurology franchise in accordance with the existing global brand strategies Serving as Chair of the Global Publication Team(s) for assigned products and indication Leading the timely execution of publication plans to produce high quality, accurate and impactful deliverables including abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, and slide decks Planning, developing and implementing external medical education plans including congress symposia, and other scientific programs that communicate important information to the medical and scientific community. Researching, planning, leading and communicate scientific coverage of relevant congresses, including pre•and post-congress summaries of data presented and their impact to the company and brand strategy Establishing strong collaborative relationships and work in close partnership with other members of Global Medical Communications (Medical Information/Medical Review, Training, and Med Comms Excellence), Global Medical Affairs (HEOR, MSLs) and key stakeholders internally (product teams, clinical teams, biostats) and externally (e.g., opinion leaders, patient advocacy groups, professional societies). Reviewing publications, slide presentations and other scientific materials for content and positioning Developing/updating key strategic documents (Scientific Platforms), with consistent coverage of the competitive and scientific landscape. Developing and evolve tactical publication plans based on therapeutic area medical objectives. Managing and supervise internal medical communications team members as well as external medical communications agencies. Responsible for budget oversight and tracking as well as manage all financial and contractual aspects of assigned projects Participating in training on as well as ensure compliance with the Alexion Publication Policy and associated processes You will need to have: Advanced degree: PhD, PharmD, or MD 5+ years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical company or Medical Communications agency Strong experience in strategic publication planning (including scientific platforms), tactical publication planning and implementation, and the planning and development of medical educational materials Demonstrated experience in successfully managing contractual and pharmaceutical industry compliance requirements for external medical education activities including congress symposia