Director, Medical Communications Lead – Neuroscience

Novartis

Director of Medical Communications leading US medical communications strategy for Neuroscience at Novartis. Shaping and executing comprehensive communication strategies across launches and lifecycle moments in healthcare.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $185,500 - $344,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical communications strategypublication strategiesscientific narrativesmedical content developmentregulatory requirementspublication guidelinesproject managementstakeholder managementscientific congress presentationsmanuscript writing

Soft Skills

excellent written communicationexcellent verbal communicationleadershipmentoringcollaborationcross-functional teamworkquality assurancecompliancetimely deliveryorganizational skills

Certifications

PhDPharmDMD