Remote Medical Affairs Scientific Communications Director

Lundbeck

Deerfield (IL)

On-site

USD 260,000 - 290,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off
Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401k company match
25% bonus target based on performance

Job summary

Lundbeck is seeking a Medical Affairs Scientific Communications Director based in Deerfield, Illinois. This senior role involves leading the strategic development and execution of scientific communications that align with launch readiness and stakeholder needs, particularly in the area of Multiple System Atrophy.

The successful candidate will drive cross-functional alignment, manage publication strategies, and ensure compliance in scientific communications. A strong background in medical affairs within the biopharmaceutical industry is essential.

Excellent communication and leadership skills are critical, and experience within the rare disease community is preferred.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive, non-field-based Medical Affairs experience.
  • Excellent understanding of medical and scientific communication.
  • Experience in managing publication strategies and scientific content.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic development for scientific communication plans.
  • Oversee publication planning and congress strategy.
  • Ensure alignment of scientific materials with medical objectives.

Skills

Medical strategy development
Clinical trial data analysis
Publication planning
Cross-functional collaboration
Scientific communication
Regulatory compliance
Project management
Stakeholder engagement

Education

Accredited scientific or clinical degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD)

Tools

Medical writing tools
Data visualization software

Job description

Lundbeck is seeking a Medical Affairs Scientific Communications Director based in Deerfield, Illinois. This senior role involves leading the strategic development and execution of scientific communications that align with launch readiness and stakeholder needs, particularly in the area of Multiple System Atrophy.

The successful candidate will drive cross-functional alignment, manage publication strategies, and ensure compliance in scientific communications. A strong background in medical affairs within the biopharmaceutical industry is essential.

Excellent communication and leadership skills are critical, and experience within the rare disease community is preferred.

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