Job title: Head of Global Scientific Communications, Neurology
Main responsibilities:- Build, lead, and develop the Global Scientific Communications team for Neurology, aligned with the stage of development and launch readiness of the portfolio's assets.
- Lead the strategy and oversee the development and execution of scientific publications, medical communications, and medical education for the Neurology portfolio (both internal and external), ensuring open cross-functional and global-local collaboration and alignment with Neurology Therapeutic Area strategies.
- Act as a subject matter expert and key contributor to the Neurology Global brand and medical strategy.
- Oversee the development of strategic publication plans across the Neurology portfolio, overseeing high-quality publications (posters, abstracts, manuscripts) of clinical trial data, life cycle management studies, and real-world outcomes, in close coordination with RWE, HEVA, and R&D.
- Define and execute the high-level roadmap for scientific engagement models, standalone scientific events, and multichannel scientific communication platforms/frameworks, in alignment with Therapeutic Area strategy, to improve patient care and drive better health outcomes.
- Partner strategically with Global Medical Product Heads and the Global Commercial Lead to ensure medical-commercial alignment on scientific dissemination strategy for data generated by evidence generation teams, supporting compelling clinical value stories.
- Lead the development and execution of the Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP) communication strategy in collaboration with CSU, RWE, HEVA, MO&E, and country teams, ensuring timely and fair dissemination of evidence addressing gaps across LCM stages.
- Oversee development of the internal medical education plan (scientific platform, training modules, FAQs, backgrounders) and the foundational content for country-level training, leveraging digital and AI-enabled tools where possible.
- Maintain a current understanding of evolving trends within the Neurology therapeutic area and proactively identify areas of scientific interest that may impact Scientific Communications Plans, Medical Plans, and IEGPs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally (Medical, Pubs/Med Comms, FBM Excellence, Brand, Global/GMT/GBT/GPT colleagues) to ensure alignment and maximize the impact of Neurology scientific communications activities, identifying innovative solutions for medical education, publications, and external engagement within policy and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure all publications, medical communications, and education materials are developed compliantly, in accordance with SOPs, regulatory requirements, and applicable Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) obligations.
- Identify new data analysis and publication concepts with the team and ensure data from Specialty Care-sponsored and investigator-sponsored studies is presented accurately, fairly, and in a timely manner, per publication guidelines and internal procedures.
- Provide scientific and medical input into publications, medical communication and training content, symposia, and advisory boards; provide strategic input on Specialty Care's presence at global medical congresses (medical affairs booth, expert meetings, briefing materials, scientific content).
- Develop the annual budget and forecasts, closely managing and monitoring activities against budget; manage external vendors, including publications and medical education agencies of record.
- As part of the Global Medical Neurology Leadership Team, actively participate in and lead initiatives contributing to team culture, people engagement, ways of working, and overall governance.
About YouMinimum Qualifications
- MD (or equivalent), PhD, or PharmD
- 5 years medical, scientific or clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Neuroscience, Neurology, or Ophthalmology background
- Demonstrated successful experience in Scientific Communications and Publications/Medical Affairs within the pharma/biotech industry.
- Experience managing medical communications and publications agencies and/or internal scientific writing teams
- Track record of implementing digital innovation and new channels to inform and educate intended audiences most effectively
- Budget and forecasting experience.
- Significant line and matrix management experience, with strong transversal collaboration across Medical, R&D, Commercial, HEVA, and Market Access functions.
Soft and Technical Skills:
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to critically analyze and synthesize complex scientific/data information; strong analytical skills, and ability to disrupt the status quo with innovation while staying pragmatic and focused on priorities.
- People Leadership: Ability to engage and leverage team strengths; sets high standards, communicates proactively, and provides meaningful feedback, coaching, and support.
- Relationships and Influence: Strong consulting, facilitation, and communication skills bridging scientific and business priorities; effective stakeholder management and ability to build powerful relationships and networks.
- Ethics and Standards: Upholds the highest ethical, regulatory, and scientific standards.
- Proactive and Result Orientation: Drives positive outcomes and impact through excellence in execution.
Additional Information:
- Approximately 20-30% travel required, including congresses and key markets.
The salary range for this position is:
$206,250.00 - $343,750.00
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
