Director, Scientific Communications – CNS

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $186.5k - $278.9k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🗣️ Communications

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)

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1001 - 5000 employees

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🏥 Healthcare

🧬 Biotechnology

Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare • Biotechnology

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U. S. ) is a prominent player in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, dedicated to creating innovative products for better health worldwide. The company comprises two main entities: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), which is focused on commercializing Otsuka-discovered and in-licensed products in North America, and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), which specializes in the clinical development and global registration of innovative healthcare solutions, particularly in the field of neuroscience.

📋 Description

• Define and drive the global scientific communications strategy for assigned CNS therapeutic area assets • Develop and execute integrated, data-driven medical communications plans • Translate complex scientific data into clear, compelling content for healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders • Architect disease-state and asset-specific scientific narratives • Chair cross-functional teams and align content, communication channels, and external engagement strategies • Lead and develop a team while partnering with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Evidence Generation, Regulatory, and Commercial functions • Lead integrated medical communications planning across assigned assets and therapeutic areas • Own the Scientific Communication Platform, scientific narrative, and core lexicon • Provide strategic oversight for disease-state education, field medical, data dissemination, and congress-related content • Drive innovative digital, social, interactive, and omnichannel communication strategies • Champion AI-enabled content development, personalization, and automation • Direct Medical Information scientific response content development and maintenance • Serve as escalation point for complex scientific content, response development, and compliance matters • Ensure scientific accuracy, evidence-based communications, regulatory compliance, governance, and quality • Lead annual scope-of-work planning and resource allocation • Oversee agency selection, contracting, performance management, and optimization • Drive operational excellence, process improvements, and scalable content development • Lead, develop, and mentor Associate Directors, Managers, and/or cross-functional contributors • Build organizational capability through best-practice sharing and process standardization • Use insights, analytics, and stakeholder feedback to optimize communication strategies

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced degree required: PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent in science, medicine, or related field • Minimum of 8+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or related roles within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry • Minimum of 3–5 years of prior leadership experience, including development and management of team members • Demonstrated experience leading global communication strategies and integrated planning processes • Strong experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders • Experience in the CNS therapeutic area strongly preferred • Proven ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, strategic communication plans • Strong leadership and facilitation skills, including ability to chair cross-functional teams • Expertise in content strategy, omnichannel engagement, and digital communication tools • Strong project management capabilities, with experience managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with executive presence • Strategic mindset with strong business acumen and ability to align scientific communications with enterprise goals • Experience leveraging innovation, including AI and digital tools, to enhance content development and delivery

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • Company-provided basic life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance • Short-term and long-term disability insurance • Tuition reimbursement • Student loan assistance • Generous 401(k) match • Flexible time off • Paid holidays • Paid leave programs • Other company-provided benefits • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability or disabled veterans