Associate Director, Scientific Engagement & Digital Communications - Oncology

Eisai US; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisai US is recruiting an Associate Director, Digital Medical Strategy Oncology in Nutley, NJ. You will drive enterprise digital initiatives for Medical Affairs, leveraging AI, analytics, and integrated data to inform strategy and science communications.

You will collaborate with Global and Regional teams, manage digital channels, and ensure compliance across functions while advancing KPI-driven outcomes for scientific engagement with HCPs.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific terminal degree required (MD/PhD/PharmD).
• 8+ years in Medical Affairs or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience with digital platforms and AI in Medical Affairs.
• Ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global digital medical strategy for Medical Affairs.
• Lead enterprise-wide AI-enabled analytics integrating MA insights with data sources.
• Oversee vendor management, governance, and budgets for digital initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across R&D, Commercial, Legal, Regulatory, IT.

Skills

Medical Affairs strategy

AI & Digital Fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Change management

Education

MD, PharmD, or PhD

Tools

CRM

Dashboards / Data visualization

Job description

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world’s most widely‑used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly‑motivated individuals who want to work in a fast‑paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you. The Associate Director, Digital Medical Strategy is responsible for the execution and operationalization of digital initiatives that enable Medical Affairs, leveraging digital tools and platforms, AI, and integrated data and analytics. The role applies strong scientific and Medical Affairs strategic expertise to inform, evaluate, and contribute to current and emerging technologies that support Medical Affairs objectives. Under the direction of the Executive Director, this position will contribute to and drive implementation of the Medical Affairs digital strategy and roadmap, building enterprise‑wide foundational and long‑term digital and AI capabilities. This role will collaborate with Global and Regional Medical Affairs colleagues and key cross‑functional teams including enterprise‑wide Medical Affairs, Global Digital Business Team, Clinical Development, Commercial, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, and others to develop and drive the adoption and implementation of both internal and external facing digital initiatives. The Assoc Director, Digital Medical Strategy will also leverage digital tools and capabilities to enhance scientific content and digital scientific communication channels, including contributing to and supporting the strategic planning and execution of high‑quality, compliant digital scientific communications across all digital medical channels.

Essential Functions

Digital & AI strategy: develop and implement enterprise global digital strategy for Medical Affairs across therapeutic areas; build multi‑year digital medical affairs roadmap and capabilities that support science and Medical Affairs strategic vision. Contribute to and execute digital‑forward scientific communication plans, including medical websites, portals, social channels & campaigns, videos, digital publications and congress assets with a focus on supporting medical communication objectives and education via the right channels and content formats. Create and oversee content creation of specialized digital channel content, including social posts, thought‑leader videos, disease state education, etc. This role will work with specialized agencies, IT and other internal teams to manage websites and other channels, adapt other medical affairs content for digital channels, and drive medical content review submissions and revisions as necessary. This role will apply science and medical strategy to optimize and tailor scientific content for HCP audiences, ensuring that science is accurately interpreted and communicated at scale. Advance analytics & insights; enable enterprise‑wide AI systems that integrate MA insights with internal and external data sources while ensuring appropriate context and limitations are built in, protecting and ensuring scientific accuracy and credibility. Under the leadership and direction of the Executive Director Medical Communication & Digital Strategy, effectively establish new key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate digital initiatives, including social media and digital channel campaigns, and pivot as needed while employing an agile way of working. Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new technologies, digital trends, and AI use cases (insights, content optimization, Field Medical, Med Info, etc.) ensuring outputs are scientifically valid and inform medical decision‑making. Lead pilot programs and scale successful digital initiatives globally. Define tools, analytics, and governance for enterprise‑wide omnichannel medical engagement strategies and platforms using integrated data and advanced analytics to better understand individual HCP decision‑making and to guide more personalized, impactful Medical Affairs strategies. Technology enablement & vendor oversight: assess innovative digital tools and platforms informed by analytics and big data, optimize digital platforms and tools, ensure seamless integration with Medical Affairs systems including CRM; manage vendor relationships, support project budgets, and ensure fair market value assessments for digital initiatives and SOWs. Ensure implementation of governance strategies, compliance, and risk management. Ensure country and regional compliance, legal, data protection, and regulatory guidelines are followed. Collaborate with IT security and data privacy for the implementation of any new solutions. Lead and champion change management while driving the understanding and adoption of our digital engagement products and services Lead training and upskilling to users of global medical digital tools, solutions, and resources.

Requirements

Advanced scientific terminal degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) required Minimum of 8 years relevant Medical / Scientific experience and a minimum of 8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience. Strong scientific knowledge and expertise in Oncology preferred Demonstrated functional and subject matter expertise in Medical Affairs strategy, activities, systems, and workflows. Demonstrated experience and ability to assess, select, implement, and scale digital platforms, with AI & Digital Fluency. Must be self‑starter to stay informed about the rapidly evolving technology landscape and champion new opportunities for innovation and growth. Ability to lead and drive change management (agility, drive clear communication and understanding of new initiatives, stakeholder management, ability to connect with and motivate people and teams), including providing training and upskilling needed to support digital initiatives and technological advancements. Thorough understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and extensive experience partnering with cross functional teams across R&D, commercial functions, IT, legal, regulatory, and compliance. Experience working across functions, regions and cultures including ability to troubleshoot, influence, and break down barriers within a matrix organization. Demonstrated ability and experience translating data into actionable strategic recommendations with data analytics, dashboards, and data visualization tools. Experience managing, evaluating, and working with third party solution providers, vendors, and agencies. Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills with strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, multi‑task, prioritize, think critically, analyze situations, and adapt to change to achieve shared goals. Ability to travel as needed to conferences and internal meetings up to 25% of the time.

Location

This role is Hybrid in our Nutley, NJ office and requires working onsite 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).

Salary

The annual base salary range for the Associate Director, Digital Medical Strategy Oncology is from :$170,300-$223,500 Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit https://careers.eisai.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.

Equal Opportunity & EEO

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans. Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States. Please click on the following link for more information: Right To Work E-Verify Participation At Eisai Inc., human health care (hhc) is our goal. We give our first thoughts to patients and their families, and helping to increase the benefits health care provides. As the U.S. pharmaceutical subsidiary of Tokyo‑based Eisai Co., Ltd., we have a passionate commitment to patient care that is the driving force behind our efforts to discover and develop innovative therapies to help address unmet medical needs. Eisai is a fully integrated pharmaceutical business that operates in two global business groups: oncology and neurology (dementia‑related diseases and neurodegenerative diseases). Our U.S. headquarters, commercial and clinical development organizations are located in New Jersey; our discovery labs are in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania; and our global demand chain organization resides in Maryland and North Carolina. To learn more about Eisai Inc., please visit us at www.eisai.com/US and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. All data that is entered should be in the correct case, please refrain from using all caps. For a better user experience, we recommend using the latest version of Chrome.