Director – Medical Communications
Novartis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $185,500 - $344,500 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Design and implement the US medical communications strategy supporting product launches, lifecycle management, and scientific engagement.
- Define and execute publication strategies, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and scientific congress presentations.
- Co‑create the scientific communications platform and core scientific narratives to guide consistent, high‑impact messaging.
- Oversee development of scientifically accurate medical content across education programs, digital channels, symposia, MSL tools, and congresses.
- Ensure consistency and alignment of medical messaging across all communication channels and materials.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Clinical Development, and Commercial partners across the organization.
- Serve as the US Medical Affairs single point of contact to the Novartis Corporate Center for content development.
- Partner with external agencies, key opinion leaders, and scientific experts to strengthen relevance and impact.
- Ensure all materials meet regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry publication guidelines (e.g., GPP, ICMJE)
- Lead, mentor, and develop medical writers and communication specialists, driving quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related discipline; PhD, PharmD, MD preferred.
- Minimum five years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
- At least five years of experience in medical or scientific communications, publications, or congress planning.
- Strong understanding of medical affairs, clinical research, publication planning, and regulatory environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex science clearly.
- Demonstrated success leading work through a matrixed organization with strong project and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life and disability benefits
- 401(k) with company contribution and match
- Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
medical communications strategypublication strategiesscientific narrativesmedical content developmentregulatory requirementspublication planningclinical researchproject managementstakeholder management
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationleadershipmentoringcollaborationcross-functional teamworkquality assurancetimely delivery
Certifications
PhDPharmDMD