Senior Director, Scientific Publications & Communications

Solid Biosciences; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 270,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental plans

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Onsite subsidized lunch

Onsite full-service gym

Onsite employee parking

Job summary

Solid Biosciences is seeking a Senior Director of Scientific Publications & Communications to lead the global publication strategy and scientific narrative across its gene therapy programs. You will partner with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and Medical Affairs to maximize the impact of clinical data, oversee publication planning, and manage external vendors.

The role requires advanced scientific training, meticulous communication, and leadership to articulate the value of

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD).
• 8–12+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Publications, or Clinical Development.
• Expertise in publication planning and scientific narrative development.
• Experience with rare disease and gene therapy environments is preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and strategic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated scientific communication platforms across programs.
• Translate data into evidence-based scientific narratives.
• Lead global publication planning and multi-year strategies.
• Oversee manuscript, abstract, poster, and oral presentation development.
• Manage agencies, medical writers, and external vendors.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards (ICMJE, GPP).
• Lead congress planning and scientific engagement activities.
• Articulate evidence-generation strategies with Medical Affairs.

Skills

Publication planning

Scientific storytelling

Strategic communication

Education

Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD)

Tools

ICMJE standards

GPP standards

Job description

Senior Director, Scientific Publications & Communications – Solid Biosciences

Solid Biosciences is a precision genetic medicine company focused on advancing a portfolio of gene therapy candidates targeting rare neuromuscular and cardiac diseases, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT), TNNT2‑mediated dilated cardiomyopathy, BAG3‑mediated dilated cardiomyopathy, and additional fatal, genetic cardiac diseases. We are advancing a diverse pipeline and delivery platform in the pursuit of uniting experts in science, technology, disease management, and care.

Patient‑focused and founded by those directly impacted by Duchenne, Solid’s mission is to improve the daily lives of patients living with devastating rare diseases.

We are seeking a Senior Director, Scientific Publications & Communications to lead the development and execution of Solid Biosciences’ global scientific communication strategy. This role will establish the scientific narrative for the portfolio, drive publication planning and execution, develop scientific communication platforms, and ensure the consistent articulation of the clinical and scientific value of Solid’s programs across stakeholder audiences.

This individual will work cross‑functionally with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Patient Advocacy, and external partners to maximize the impact of the company’s scientific data and leadership.

Key Position Responsibilities

Scientific Communication Strategy

• Develop and maintain integrated Scientific Communication Platforms (SCPs) across all programs.
• Translate scientific and clinical data into compelling, evidence‑based scientific narratives.
• Ensure consistency of messaging across publications, congresses, medical education, and stakeholder engagements.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to align scientific and business priorities.

Publication Planning & Execution

• Lead global publication planning processes across the portfolio.
• Develop annual and multi‑year publication strategies aligned with development milestones.
• Oversee manuscript, abstract, poster, and oral presentation development.
• Manage publication agencies, medical writers, and external vendors.
• Ensure adherence to ICMJE, GPP, and publication ethics standards.

Congress & Scientific Engagement

• Lead scientific congress planning and content strategy.
• Coordinate development of congress materials and scientific presentations.
• Support advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific exchange activities.

Scientific Storytelling & Value Communication

• Develop scientific narratives that communicate the differentiated value of Solid’s platforms and programs.
• Support preparation of scientific materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to articulate evidence‑generation strategies and scientific leadership goals.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD).
• 8–12+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Publications, or Clinical Development.
• Demonstrated expertise in publication planning, scientific narrative development, and SCP creation.
• Strong understanding of rare disease and gene therapy environments preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and strategic communication skills.

Compensation

The base compensation range for this role is: $270,000.00 - $315,000.00. Base salary offered is determined through an internal analysis utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible to receive both short‑term and long‑term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward individual performance and align incentives to Solid’s long term company performance.

Benefits And Solid Advantages

At Solid Biosciences we offer a highly competitive total rewards and benefits package, intended to support all aspects of our employees’ lives and well‑being. Additionally, for those employees working onsite at our Hood Park Headquarters, we offer a variety of onsite resources to support those working in our offices.

• Competitive Health and Dental programs with flexible plan offerings, including FSA and HSA programs
• 401(k) program participation with competitive company matched contributions
• Eligibility to participate in Solid’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Mobile phone subsidy for eligible employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program on Travel, Entertainment, and Services
• Daily Subsidized Lunch Delivery (onsite @ Hood Park)
• Free Onsite Full‑Service Gym (onsite @ Hood Park)
• Employee Parking (onsite @ Hood Park)