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Director, Medical Affairs + Health Impact Therapeutic Area Communications

North Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Lead integrated communications strategy for Medical Affairs and Value & Evidence to strengthen pipeline and brand narratives, demonstrating scientific innovation's impact on unmet needs and care gaps.

Role type

Senior strategic communications director

Builds

Integrated communications strategies and thought leadership for therapeutic area leaders

Domain

Healthcare / Biopharmaceuticals

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic communications counseling, integrated strategy development, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, executive presence, storytelling, regulatory compliance, budget management, KOL engagement

Preferred skills

AI-enabled communications, emerging digital channels, senior leader visibility strategies

Responsibilities

Serve as strategic communications counselor to therapeutic area leadership; Lead and execute communications strategies to amplify evidence and medical education; Develop and deliver thought leadership across LinkedIn, congresses, and external events; Represent the therapeutic area on communications councils and leadership teams; Increase internal visibility of MHI's value; Refine strategy using external analysis and performance data; Support cross-R&D initiatives and KOL engagement; Lead annual planning, prioritization, and budget management; Ensure content compliance with corporate, legal, and medical review requirements.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership