Director, Global Scientific Communications – Hematology

Alexion Pharma Spain S.L.; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 231,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Health benefits including medical, Rx,

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease in Boston, MA, seeks a Director, Global Scientific Communications, Hematology to lead global publication planning, scientific communications strategy, and medical education for a high‑impact hematology portfolio across lifecycle stages.

The Director will chair the Hematology Global Publication Team, coordinate cross‑functional partners, ensure scientific integrity and compliance, and drive timely delivery of abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and educational

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (PhD/MD/PharmD).
• 7–10 years in pharma or medical communications.
• Experience in strategic publication planning.
• Experience developing medical education materials.
• Willingness to travel US/international.
• Strong writing and data interpretation skills.
• Leadership to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Independent, proactive, matrix-environment work style.

Responsibilities

• Lead global scientific communications strategy.
• Chair Global Publication Teams and drive decisions.
• Negotiate timelines and resources while ensuring compliance.
• Deliver abstracts, posters, manuscripts, slides, and related deliverables.
• Develop medical education initiatives and congress programs.
• Foster cross-functional partnerships across Global Medical Communications and related teams.

Skills

Strategic publication planning

Leadership without direct authority

Scientific writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Publications execution

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD

CMPP certification

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease in Boston, MA, seeks a Director, Global Scientific Communications, Hematology to lead global publication planning, scientific communications strategy, and medical education for a high‑impact hematology portfolio across lifecycle stages.

The Director will chair the Hematology Global Publication Team, coordinate cross‑functional partners, ensure scientific integrity and compliance, and drive timely delivery of abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and educational