Director, Scientific Communications

Nuvalent; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 216,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology firm in Cambridge is seeking a Director of Scientific Communications to lead the publication strategy for assets. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in oncology. Responsibilities include collaborating across teams to ensure seamless execution of publication plans and managing external vendors. An annual salary range of $216,000 - $252,000 is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical biotech or other relevant industries.
• 4 years of experience in publications.
• Oncology experience required; lung cancer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset publication and communications strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on publication planning.
• Manage approval of publication strategy by the Publication Planning Committee.

Skills

Collaboration across cross-functional teams

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Leadership and conflict resolution

Project management skills

Ability to adapt to evolving priorities

Education

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD/DO, NP, PA‐C)

Job description

The Company:

With deep expertise in chemistry, Nuvalent is working to create selective medicines designed with the goal to address the needs of patients with cancer. Nuvalent is an exciting early-stage company, bringing together experienced scientists and industry veterans with a proven track record in drug discovery, oncology drug development, and company building.

The Role:

Reporting to the Senior Director, Scientific Communications, the Director, Scientific Communications will drive publication and data dissemination strategy across the lifecycle of an asset. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive publication plan and supporting overall Medical Affairs communication plans. The Director will collaborate closely with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Brand Team, and Medical Affairs to ensure strategic alignment and seamless execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead asset publication and communications strategy, planning, and execution
• Collaborate cross-functionally on publication planning and execution
• Partner with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Evidence Generation, and Brand teams to identify and prioritize data gaps and publication concepts
• Co‑lead Publication Planning Committee, including driving agendas, documenting meeting minutes, and managing action items
• Manage approval of publication strategy and plans by the Publication Planning Committee and endorsement by PDT and LT
• Oversee all aspects of publication development for abstracts, congress presentations, manuscripts, reviews, publication extenders, etc.
• Critically review drafts and adjudicate comments
• Drive development and updates of the asset scientific platform and lexicon in collaboration with cross‑functional teams; ensure utilization to drive consistency across all related medical materials and channels
• Support portfolio‑wide publications as needed
• Publication management platform oversight (eg, Datavision or similar platform)
• Support data dissemination strategy and plans across various Medical Affairs initiatives, including content development, congress activities, and medical education initiatives.
• Subject matter expert on disease state, competitive landscape, and publication benchmarks
• Manage vendors, ensuring adherence to timelines, process, and publication best practices

Competencies Include:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across matrixed, cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; build trust and foster relationships internally and externally.
• Leadership, problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to timelines and detail.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and adapt quickly to evolving priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to create and enforce departmental capabilities, processes, and procedures to ensure alignment with desired outcomes.
• Foster a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and a focus on patient impact

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD/DO, NP, PA‑C or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline
• 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical biotech or other relevant industries
• 4 years of experience in publications
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing publication strategy and plans
• Oncology experience required; lung cancer experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing medical communications vendors
• In‑depth knowledge of GPP and ICMJE criteria.
• Strong project management skills, with high attention to detail and ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills required.
• Travel: up to 20%.

Additional Information:

Nuvalent is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, aiming to provide employees with competitive total rewards packages.

The annual targeted base salary range for this role is $216,000 - $252,000.

The targeted range reflects what Nuvalent reasonably and in good faith expects to offer for this position at the time of posting, but the final salary determination may be within or outside this range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and market factors. The range will be reviewed regularly and is subject to change.

Nuvalent provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.