Lead, Scientific and Pipeline Communications

Orion

Lead scientific communications for Orion Pharma, enhancing visibility and understanding for innovative medicines. Collaborate with global teams and drive US media relations for external stakeholders.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global strategy and execution of scientific, pipeline, and regulatory milestone communications, enhancing visibility and understanding among key external stakeholders across priority markets
Define global scientific communications frameworks and narratives, and guide their effective execution in key markets in close collaboration with local teams
Serve as a senior member of the global Communications, Brand and Public Affairs team, partnering closely with cross-functional colleagues to ensure alignment across clinical development, regulatory milestones, and future launches
Drive US media relations and PR activities, in close coordination with global teams, to strengthen Orion’s profile in the US market
Shape and deliver communication strategies for data disclosures, publications, regulatory milestones, and major medical congresses in full compliance with industry standards
Design and execute media strategies, including press materials, media engagement, and spokesperson preparation for scientific, corporate, and policy‑related topics
Anticipate and manage issues and reputational risks related to competitive dynamics, scientific developments, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory considerations
Support pipeline and therapy area brand and narrative development, articulating clear scientific rationale, value propositions, and key messages for external audiences
Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership and scientific teams on external communications, media, and issues
Manage and collaborate with external agencies and vendors to deliver high‑impact communications and major events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in scientific communications, external affairs, or corporate communications in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences companies, ideally supporting innovative pipelines from development through launch in the US
Proven expertise in scientific congress communications and complex pipeline storytelling
A strong ability to translate complex scientific and clinical data into clear, engaging, and compliant messages for diverse external audiences
Demonstrated success working cross‑functionally with R&D, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Commercial teams in a global, matrixed organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and the credibility to represent Orion Pharma with senior external stakeholders
A proactive, collaborative, and solutions‑oriented mindset, with the confidence to operate independently and influence at senior levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

A unique opportunity to build and define a new strategic role at a pivotal stage of Orion Pharma’s global growth
A senior role with high visibility, influence, and cross‑functional reach
A collaborative, purpose‑driven culture that values scientific excellence, initiative, and impact
Competitive compensation and benefits, with strong support for professional development
The opportunity to work across science, communications, media, and public affairs, making a meaningful difference for patients and scientific communities

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Hard Skills & Tools

scientific communicationsexternal affairscorporate communicationspipeline storytellingmedia strategiesdata disclosuresregulatory milestonespress materialsmedia engagementissues management

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationcollaborationproactive mindsetsolutions-orientedinfluencecredibilitystrategic counselstakeholder managementindependent operation