Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications Lead
12 Month Contract
REMOTE | US
We're partnering with a global biotech Medical Affairs team seeking an Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications Lead to drive the strategic integration of Publications and Medical Communications across a late-stage IBD/GI asset.
If you've led global scientific communications planning, publication strategy, or congress activities within IBD, GI, or related immunology programs, this is an opportunity to take on a strategic global role with full remote flexibility.
location: Telecommute
job type: Contract
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Masters
responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of the global publications plan, collaborating with authors, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure scientific and compliance excellence (ICMJE, GPP).
- Oversee medical communications deliverables including congress strategy, symposia content, scientific slide decks, FAQs, and internal/external education materials.
- Develop and maintain the scientific communication platform and core messaging framework aligned to medical strategy.
- Partner with global, regional, and country teams to ensure consistency, quality, and impact of communications.
- Provide strategic oversight of budget, vendors, and timelines while ensuring alignment with compliance and company standards.
qualifications:
- Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or MS in biomedical discipline) with 5-7+ years' biopharma experience in Medical Affairs / Scientific Communications.
- Proven record leading global publication and MedComms strategy within a matrixed organization.
- Strong grasp of drug development, data interpretation, and scientific storytelling across complex disease areas.
- Skilled in GPP / ICMJE-compliant publication planning, vendor oversight, and budget management.
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally and guiding external agencies; CMPP certification a plus.
- Able to manage multiple global initiatives and travel (~25%) for congresses as needed.
skills: Medical Publications, Medical Content Creation, Publication Planning and Strategy
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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