Global Hematology Scientific Communications Director

AstraZeneca GmbH; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is seeking a Director of Global Scientific Communications, Hematology to lead strategy, publication planning, and medical education for a Hematology portfolio in Boston. The role requires collaboration across Global Medical Communications, Medical Affairs, and cross-functional teams, with substantial leadership responsibilities.

The candidate will shape how complex science and clinical value are communicated to healthcare professionals and the broader medical

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a life science (PhD/MD/PharmD) with substantial scientific publication experience.
• Seven to ten years experience in pharma communications or medical publications.
• Experience in strategic publication planning and medical education material development.
• Ability to develop strategic/tactical publication plans and drive execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead global scientific communications strategy for Hematology products and indications.
• Chair Global Publication Team meetings, set priorities, and align stakeholders.
• Exercise independent judgment on timelines, resources, authorship, and agency deliverables.
• Deliver abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, slide decks, and related deliverables.
• Develop medical education initiatives and congress programs.

Skills

Advanced degree

Publication planning

Strategic leadership

Scientific writing

AI-enabled tools

Independent judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD

Tools

Publication planning tools

AI literature tools

Job description

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is seeking a Director of Global Scientific Communications, Hematology to lead strategy, publication planning, and medical education for a Hematology portfolio in Boston. The role requires collaboration across Global Medical Communications, Medical Affairs, and cross-functional teams, with substantial leadership responsibilities.

The candidate will shape how complex science and clinical value are communicated to healthcare professionals and the broader medical