Director Medical Communications Lead (SPOC) - Radioligand Therapy (RLT) and Radioligand Imaging[...]

Novartis Group Companies; United States; Remote; USD 185,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare firm is seeking a Scientific Communications Lead to develop and execute strategic medical communication plans for Radioligand Therapy. This remote position requires an advanced degree and significant experience in medical communications, ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates will have a proven record in project management and deep knowledge of medical affairs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in pharmaceutical industry, 3-5 years in radioligand therapy or oncology preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in medical/scientific communications, preferably in a leadership or strategic role.
• Deep understanding of medical affairs, clinical research, publication planning, and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic medical communication plans for Radioligand Therapy and Imaging.
• Design and implement comprehensive medical communication strategies.
• Oversee the development of scientifically accurate content.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong project management

Stakeholder engagement capabilities

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Scientific Communications Lead is responsible for developing and executing strategic medical communication plans that align with the therapeutic area - Radioligand Therapy (RLT) and Radioligand Imaging (RLI) - objectives. This leadership role ensures the scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance of all medical content, while fostering collaboration across internal teams and external stakeholders.

This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountability for aspects of Scientific communications, publications, and congresses strategies and work products.

Strategic Leadership:

• Design and implement comprehensive medical communication strategies to support product launches, lifecycle management, and scientific engagement.
• Lead publication planning and execution, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress presentations.

Content Oversight:

• Oversee the development of high-quality, scientifically accurate content for medical education, advisory boards, symposia, MSL tools and congresses.
• Ensure consistency of messaging across all communication channels and materials.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Serve as a key liaison between medical affairs, regulatory, commercial, and clinical development teams.
• Act as SPOC within USMA to the Content Development NoCC, ensuring development high quality, scientifically accurate content.
• Partner with external agencies, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and scientific experts to ensure alignment and impact.

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all materials comply with regulatory standards, company policies, and industry guidelines (e.g., GPP, ICMJE).
• Review and approve content for scientific accuracy and strategic alignment.

Team & Project Management:

• Lead and mentor medical writers or communication specialists within the Content Development NoCC.

Job Description

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• 5+ years in pharmaceutical industry, 3-5 years in radioligand therapy or oncology preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in medical/scientific communications, preferably in a leadership or strategic role.
• Deep understanding of medical affairs, clinical research, publication planning, and regulatory environments. Specific disease area and RLT experience preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Proven track record of leading within a matrixed organization.
• Congress planning and management a plus.

Education

• Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related field (PhD, PharmD, MD preferred).

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $185,500 - $344,500/year. However, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.