Medical Affairs Scientific Communications Director – Movement Disorders

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Director of Medical Affairs Scientific Communications at Lundbeck developing strategies for MSA. Overseeing publication planning and cross-functional collaboration to support launch readiness.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $260,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategic development and execution of scientific communication plans for MSA that support launch readiness
Lead and oversee publication planning, congress strategy, data dissemination, medical and digital content development, scientific platform development, promotional medical review, agency/vendor management, budget oversight, and compliance review
Partner closely with HEOR, Commercial, Customer insights & analytics, Patient advocacy, Clinical Development, Compliance, Legal, Medical Affairs Operations, and Medical Affairs teams and external experts
Drive cross-functional alignment, ensure scientific excellence, and elevate Lundbeck’s presence and credibility within the Multiple System Atrophy community
Develop and execute an integrated US medical communications strategy aligned to overarching brand and development objectives, with measurable impact
Develop and maintain the scientific narrative, clinical value story, lexicon, data story, key messages, evidence summaries, and communication themes
Ensure consistent, accurate, and balanced communication of clinical data across materials
Own US publication strategy and priorities; ensure alignment and integration with global publication plans
Oversee development of all US medical materials, medical slide decks, FAQs, scientific response documents, congress assets, field medical materials, training content, data visualizations, digital scientific content, and other non-promotional medical resources ensuring scientific accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Accredited advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD)
5+ years of progressive, non-field-based Medical Affairs experience within pharmaceutical or biotech industry or at an agency that supports the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Minimum 2+ years contributing to medical strategy development, launch readiness, scientific communications, publication planning, and congress management
Demonstrated experience designing and executing Medical Education programs (CME and non-CME)
Strong understanding of clinical trial data, evidence generation, publication practices, and therapeutic-area strategy and translate insights into strategic recommendations
Experience developing publication plans, congress materials, scientific platforms, and medical content
Knowledge of compliance requirements, publication ethics, and medical/legal/regulatory review processes
Experience serving as a medical reviewer for promotional materials, ensuring compliance and scientific rigor
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capability, and data-driven decision-making skills
Demonstrated success building collaborative cross-functional relationships and influencing without authority
Experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Exceptional communication skills with ability to convey complex scientific information clearly and persuasively
Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical standards
Authentic, long-term engagement within the rare disease community, viewed as a trusted and mission-driven partner
Demonstrated ability to collaborate respectfully and effectively with patient advocacy groups (PAGs), patients, caregivers, clinicians, and industry stakeholders
Deep understanding of rare disease best practices, access and policy considerations, media engagement, and patient support ecosystems
Strong external network across rare disease leaders, clinical societies, and alliances (e.g., Rare Disease Caucus, PFDD Consortium, FDA Rare Disease Center of Excellence)
Highly proactive and adaptable leader capable of operating effectively in evolving, data-limited environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible paid time off (PTO)
health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
company match 401k

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Hard Skills & Tools

scientific communicationpublication planningmedical strategy developmentclinical trial data analysismedical education program designdata visualizationmedical content developmentcompliance reviewpromotional medical reviewcross-functional alignment

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingproblem-solvingdata-driven decision-makingcollaborative relationship buildinginfluencing without authorityexceptional communicationintegrityprofessionalismadaptabilityproactivity

Certifications

MDPharmDPhD