Director of Scientific Communications Strategy & Alignment

BioSpace; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 187,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Bonuses

Job summary

Novo Nordisk seeks a Director of Scientific Communications Business Alignment to translate Medical Affairs strategy into prioritized, governed work across global teams. You will partner with the Head of Scientific Communications and lead planning, budgeting and performance management to drive impactful outcomes.

You will shape cross-functional collaboration, optimize processes, and ensure compliance while guiding leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in life sciences or related field required; MBA highly preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical/biotech, including Medical Affairs strategy/operations; prior leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry, Medical Affairs, scientific communication, and regulatory/compliance environment
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into operating plans, governance and disciplined execution
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage budgets, risks and deliver in global matrix environments

Responsibilities

• Define and advance Medical Affairs strategy, priorities and multi-year roadmap
• Manage annual operating plan, governance model and leadership cadence for accountable execution
• Provide analysis and recommendations using internal data, benchmarks and stakeholder input
• Support functional transformation with process improvements, digital capabilities and analytics
• Coordinate cross-functional planning to align scientific communication priorities with compliance requirements
• Lead leadership agenda, governance, decisions and follow-through
• Oversee integrated portfolio planning, milestones and accountabilities
• Partner with Finance and leaders on resource and budget planning
• Own performance framework with metrics, dashboards and reviews
• Represent Head of Scientific Communications in governance bodies
• Coordinate executive-ready briefings and responses for high-priority requests
• Collaborate with HR on organizational design, capability development and change management
• Integrate across leaders and teams to improve information flow and decision-making
• Lead special projects and ensure adherence to policies and standards

Skills

Strategic leadership

Medical affairs

Portfolio management

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Regulatory environment

Data-driven decisions

Budget planning

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Doctorate in life sciences

MBA

Tools

Portfolio management software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Novo Nordisk seeks a Director of Scientific Communications Business Alignment to translate Medical Affairs strategy into prioritized, governed work across global teams. You will partner with the Head of Scientific Communications and lead planning, budgeting and performance management to drive impactful outcomes.

You will shape cross-functional collaboration, optimize processes, and ensure compliance while guiding leadership decisions.