Strategic Lead, Scientific Communications

Pharmadog; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Annual bonus opportunities

Equity grants

Job summary

Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. in Waltham, MA, invites applications for Associate Director, Scientific Communications.

This onsite role (3-4 days/week) leads strategic planning, development, and execution of high-quality scientific communications to support Medical Affairs objectives. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, oversight of external agencies, and ensuring rigorous, compliant materials across publications and training resources.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Scientific Communications within Medical Affairs or a medical communications agency.
• Experience in scientific publications and/or medical communications is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for scientific communications across our portfolio of assets, including publications, field medical resources, and training materials.
• Lead cross‑functional planning discussions and oversee timely development of deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage external agencies, writers, and vendors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective execution.
• Ensure materials are scientifically rigorous, accurate, compliant, and aligned with Kailera policies and industry standards (e.g. ICMJE).
• Contribute to evolution of scientific platforms, lexicons, and communication frameworks.
• Represent Scientific Communications in governance discussions and support congress preparations.

Skills

Scientific communications

Publications

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel up to 10%

Education

PharmD, MD, PhD preferred

Job description

Kailera Therapeutics, Inc. in Waltham, MA, invites applications for Associate Director, Scientific Communications.

This onsite role (3-4 days/week) leads strategic planning, development, and execution of high-quality scientific communications to support Medical Affairs objectives. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, oversight of external agencies, and ensuring rigorous, compliant materials across publications and training resources.