Senior Director, Scientific Publications & Communications

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an experienced Senior Director of Scientific Publications & Communications to lead global publication planning and strategy across the portfolio, translating complex data into compelling narratives for diverse stakeholders.

The role oversees manuscript development, congress content, and engagement activities, partnering with Medical Affairs to align evidence-generation with company goals. Strong leadership and strategic communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD).
• Significant experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Publications, or Clinical Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead global publication planning 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.
• Lead scientific congress planning and content strategy.
• Coordinate congress materials and presentations.
• Support advisory boards and investigator meetings.
• Develop scientific narratives communicating platform value.

Skills

Publication planning

Scientific narrative development

Strategic communications

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD/PharmD/MD

Job description

Senior Director, Scientific Publications & Communications

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 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 communicating the differentiated value of platforms and programs.
• Support preparation of scientific materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Medical Affairs leadership on evidence-generation strategies and scientific leadership goals.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD).
• 8-12+ years 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.