We are seeking a highly skilled Scientific Communications professional to lead and manage scientific narratives and the Scientific Communication Platform (SCP) for assigned products. In this role, you will ensure all communications are clear, consistent, and data-driven, supporting alignment across internal and external stakeholders.
This position is being offered as a contingent assignment, with an anticipated duration of ~8 months.
location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $57.58 - 67.74 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Doctorate
responsibilities:
- Refine & steward the Scientific Communication Platform (SCP) and scientific narratives for assigned products (CMV, rare disease, others as assigned).
- Translate complex clinical, RWE, and HEOR data into crisp, audience?specific key messages aligned to the global medical strategy.
- Sustain message discipline and version control; keep statements within guardrails and synchronize with the latest data and cross?functional input.
- Craft & adapt modular assets (slide decks, FAQs, training resources) from SCP outputs; retire/refresh content as needed.Submit materials through MRC to on?time approval; document decisions and close?outs.
- Manage agencies to deliver high?quality, on?budget outputs; track scope, timelines, and risks.
- Partner with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Biostats, RWE/HEOR, Epi, and Safety to keep communications consistent across channels and markets.
qualifications:
Required:
- Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc with relevant experience).
- 5 years' experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or related field in pharma/biotech.
- Strong background in narrative and content development, ideally including SCP ownership.
- Experience in CMV, rare diseases, or vaccines preferred.
- Excellent scientific writing and storytelling skills.
- Strong organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Collaborative, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
skills: Real World Evidence (RWE), HEOR Endpoints, Scientific Data Interpretation and Communication
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.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
