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US Scientific Communications Senior Director

Wilmington, Delaware, United States of AmericaFull-time$197k–$296k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United States

Core

Sets the strategic agenda for the US medical communications function, building a high-performing team to define content development strategy and improve the quality and impact of scientific communications deliverables.

Role type

Senior Director, US Scientific Communications

Builds

US medical content strategy, scalable content strategy, and a modern operating model integrating license-to-operate responsibilities.

Domain

Pharmaceuticals / Medical Communications

Required skills

Strategic leadership, team management, budget planning, vendor stewardship, regulatory compliance knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, project management, content strategy, innovation and AI-enabled transformation, performance development.

Preferred skills

Digital communications experience, experience with modular content authoring platforms, experience partnering with Scientific Communications leadership to operationalise franchise narratives.

Responsibilities

Set the long-term vision and transformation agenda for US Scientific Communications; Define and direct the American medical content strategy; Evolve the operating model supporting Medical Information and promotional review activities; Establish standards and metrics for content excellence; Champion future-ready approaches including agentic AI and automation; Work closely with US Medical, TA, and Commercial leaders to align priorities; Partner with Global Scientific Communications to improve content pull-through; Plan and manage resources for launches and critical business moments; Lead budget planning and oversee agency and vendor investments; Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing SciComms team.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with enterprise leadership