Associate Director, Scientific Communications (Remote)

Ionis-Pharmaceuticals; Carlsbad (CA); Remote; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA, is seeking an Associate Director, Scientific Communications to develop asset-specific scientific communication plans for early-stage programs and lead publication strategies across publications, congresses, and educational resources.

The role requires an advanced science degree and 5+ years in pharma/biotech or scientific/medical communications, with strong writing and project management skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in science or medicine.
• Five+ years of pharma/biotech or scientific/medical communications experience.
• Hands-on, self-directed and organized with strategic/tactical mix.
• Effective project management and ability to multi-task and adjust timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups and leaders.
• Detail oriented with ability to distill complex materials.
• Proven ability to concisely communicate to varied audiences.
• Strong scientific writing skills and track record including authorship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop asset-specific Scientific Communications plans and materials.
• Draft and edit scientific publication materials across platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support publication strategy.
• Ensure materials comply with company standards and approvals.
• Engage with external stakeholders and experts in the field.

Skills

Scientific writing

Medical communications

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Publication planning

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD

Job description

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA, is seeking an Associate Director, Scientific Communications to develop asset-specific scientific communication plans for early-stage programs and lead publication strategies across publications, congresses, and educational resources.

The role requires an advanced science degree and 5+ years in pharma/biotech or scientific/medical communications, with strong writing and project management skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear