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Associate Director, Medical Affairs & Health Impact Therapeutic Area Communications

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-12

Core

Develops and executes integrated communications strategies for Medical Affairs and Value & Evidence to strengthen pipeline and brand narratives, demonstrating how scientific innovation addresses unmet needs and delivers value across the healthcare system.

Role type

Associate Director, Therapeutic Area Communications

Builds

Integrated communications plans, thought leadership content, and cross-functional alignment between Medical Affairs and Commercial strategies

Domain

Healthcare / Biopharmaceuticals / Medical Affairs

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Integrated communications strategy, drug development lifecycle knowledge, scientific evidence translation, project management, stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, KOL engagement, budget management, data analysis

Preferred skills

Digital channel expertise, AI-enabled working methods, emerging communications trends

Technologies

LinkedIn, congresses, conferences, external events, leadership forums

Responsibilities

Develop communications strategies to amplify MHI-generated evidence; deliver thought leadership for the therapeutic area vice president across various channels; represent MHI on communications councils and planning teams; increase internal visibility of MHI's value; track objectives and KPIs; manage workstreams, agency partners, and budgets; ensure content compliance with corporate, legal, and medical review requirements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC