Associate Director US Medical Communications Rare Tumors (Seaport MA)

Merck Group$143K — $215K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Scientific Bachelor's degree required
  • 6+ years in the pharmaceutical industry or related fields
  • 3+ years of managerial experience in matrix environments
  • Proven experience in communication strategy development
  • Strong analytical skills for data interpretation
  • Expertise in omnichannel publication planning

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic medical communications development and execution
  • Convey scientific and clinical information to healthcare professionals
  • Align communications with organizational goals
  • Support patient care initiatives in rare tumors
  • Manage relationships with medical communications agencies

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Retirement contributions
  • Additional perquisites
Full Job Description
Your Role:

As the Associate Director, US Medical Communications, Rare Tumors, you will advance EMD Serono's mission in rare diseases. You will lead strategic medical communications development and execution, conveying scientific and clinical information to healthcare professionals and internal teams. Your expertise will ensure communications align with organizational goals and support patient care in rare tumor diseases.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Scientific Bachelor's degree required
  • 6 or more years of prior experience working within the pharmaceutical industry or related fields or jobs with a relevant medical/scientific focus.
  • 3+ years of demonstrated managerial skills in matrix reporting structures, including management of medical communications agencies.
  • Proven experience in developing and executing communication strategies within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data to inform communication efforts.
  • Expertise in omnichannel publication planning to maximize the reach and impact of data.

Location: Seaport MA

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced scientific degrees (Ph.D., PharmD, MD) strongly preferred (Master's degree or other scientific or clinical degrees considered) with pharmaceutical industry or medical communications agency experience (required).
  • CMPP credentials are preferred.
  • Experience in rare tumors is highly desirable.
  • In-depth knowledge of communicating through digital/social media platforms.
  • Ability to communicate openly and share information to foster trust while encouraging constructive debate, making informed decisions, and ensuring shared commitment to outcomes.
  • Demonstrated willingness to take risks and stand up for what is right while prioritizing the needs and experiences of customers and patients in all decisions.
  • Commitment to setting and reaching ambitious goals and setting high standards while acting in the best interest of the company and taking initiative to drive results.
  • Uphold ethical standards and being honest in all interactions.
  • Ability to streamline processes to focus on what matters and creates impact and acting quickly to adapt to changes.
  • Demonstrated ability to embrace new ideas, challenge the status quo, and seek innovative solutions while valuing diverse perspectives and treating others with respect and dignity.

Pay Range for this position: $143,600 - $215,400

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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