Kardigan
About Kardigan
Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world. Kardigan’s mission is to develop multiple targeted treatments in parallel that bring people with cardiovascular diseases to the cures they deserve. Led by co-founders who previously led MyoKardia to discovery and development of mavacamten and an acquisition by Bristol Myers Squibb in 2020, Kardigan has a cutting-edge discovery and translational research platform, a pipeline of late-stage candidates, and an industry-leading team focused on improving patients’ lives. At Kardigan, we are guided by values that shape how we work, interact, and achieve our goals. We are driven by patients and their families, committed to being authentic, eager to learn, and focused on winning as a team with urgency, excellence, and intention. We strive to enable the impossible because patients are counting on us. These values empower us to make a real difference every day. Position Title:
Director, Scientific Communications Department:
Medical Affairs Reports To:
VP, Development Launch Leader (DLL) Location:
Remote Job Overview
The Director, Scientific Communications is a fully integrated strategic partner with the Global Program Teams (GPTs) and Corporate Communications. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders and contributes to external communications to ensure scientific data and medical strategies across assets are appropriately communicated. The role includes creating scientific materials, organizing training documents, and coordinating key materials and Medical presence for scientific conferences. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Partner with the Development Launch Leads (DLLs) and Asset Medical Leads/Medical Directors to develop and execute scientific communication strategies for each asset aligned to medical and commercial plans, including direct medico-scientific exchange with HCPs, Field Medical communication plans, publications, congress presentations, advisory board content, and medical training documents. Support the Chief Communications Officer and the corporate communications team to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment among asset-focused scientific content and corporate communications to investors and the broader public. Collaborate with internal stakeholders within the GPTs (Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Research, Commercial, Regulatory Affairs) to drive medical communications activities at key medical congresses, including planning medical booths and pre-congress meetings, with on-site debriefs. Serve as the scientific communications lead on asset Medical Strategy teams, contributing to the asset MSP. Attend key Cardiology medical conferences and lead the collection of scientific data and insights, including competitive intelligence, producing an internal summary. Lead the development and maintenance of scientific platforms and lexicons, driving alignment across assets/GPTs and ensuring cross-functional and corporate deliverables are aligned. Manage external agencies, vendors, and consultants, partnering with Global Program Managers to manage contracting and budgets. Translate customer insights and medical strategies into actionable scientific communication initiatives with DLLs, Medical Directors, and Marketing, ensuring measurable impact. Sponsor medico-scientific materials through the medical-legal-regulatory (MLR) review process. Coordinate scientific training for internal personnel, including the field medical team. Develop and update publications strategy for each asset, oversee publication processes and committee activities, and manage manuscript submissions to journals. Lead the creation of Standard Response Documents (SRDs) for Medical Information personnel and vendors. Implement and maintain systems, processes, metrics, and reports for all Medical Communications activities. Establish strong collaborative relationships with cross-functional internal colleagues. Qualifications and Preferred Skills
Master’s degree in a scientific field with a minimum of 5+ years of scientific medical writing experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry; Doctoral degree preferred (M.D., Ph.D., or PharmD). First-hand experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Information, HCP Marketing and/or Corporate Communications, with at least 3 years in Medical Affairs / Med Comms. Experience in Cardiology/Cardiovascular Disease is strongly preferred. Superior interpersonal communication skills with customer service orientation. Strong cross-functional collaboration, influencing, and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability in project management, prioritization, and strong organizational skills. Thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA and other guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific, clinical, and market data effectively. Strong strategic mindset with success in developing and executing communication and engagement strategies. Ability to travel (primarily domestic) up to 30%, including regular travel between Princeton, NJ and South San Francisco, CA. Compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. Pay range: $204,000 – $279,000 USD. Additional Information
Note: This posting includes information about compensation. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Kardigan is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable laws for equal employment opportunity.
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Kardigan is a heart health company working to make cardiovascular disease preventable, curable and no longer the leading cause of death in the world. Kardigan’s mission is to develop multiple targeted treatments in parallel that bring people with cardiovascular diseases to the cures they deserve. Led by co-founders who previously led MyoKardia to discovery and development of mavacamten and an acquisition by Bristol Myers Squibb in 2020, Kardigan has a cutting-edge discovery and translational research platform, a pipeline of late-stage candidates, and an industry-leading team focused on improving patients’ lives. At Kardigan, we are guided by values that shape how we work, interact, and achieve our goals. We are driven by patients and their families, committed to being authentic, eager to learn, and focused on winning as a team with urgency, excellence, and intention. We strive to enable the impossible because patients are counting on us. These values empower us to make a real difference every day. Position Title:
Director, Scientific Communications Department:
Medical Affairs Reports To:
VP, Development Launch Leader (DLL) Location:
Remote Job Overview
The Director, Scientific Communications is a fully integrated strategic partner with the Global Program Teams (GPTs) and Corporate Communications. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders and contributes to external communications to ensure scientific data and medical strategies across assets are appropriately communicated. The role includes creating scientific materials, organizing training documents, and coordinating key materials and Medical presence for scientific conferences. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Partner with the Development Launch Leads (DLLs) and Asset Medical Leads/Medical Directors to develop and execute scientific communication strategies for each asset aligned to medical and commercial plans, including direct medico-scientific exchange with HCPs, Field Medical communication plans, publications, congress presentations, advisory board content, and medical training documents. Support the Chief Communications Officer and the corporate communications team to ensure scientific accuracy and alignment among asset-focused scientific content and corporate communications to investors and the broader public. Collaborate with internal stakeholders within the GPTs (Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Research, Commercial, Regulatory Affairs) to drive medical communications activities at key medical congresses, including planning medical booths and pre-congress meetings, with on-site debriefs. Serve as the scientific communications lead on asset Medical Strategy teams, contributing to the asset MSP. Attend key Cardiology medical conferences and lead the collection of scientific data and insights, including competitive intelligence, producing an internal summary. Lead the development and maintenance of scientific platforms and lexicons, driving alignment across assets/GPTs and ensuring cross-functional and corporate deliverables are aligned. Manage external agencies, vendors, and consultants, partnering with Global Program Managers to manage contracting and budgets. Translate customer insights and medical strategies into actionable scientific communication initiatives with DLLs, Medical Directors, and Marketing, ensuring measurable impact. Sponsor medico-scientific materials through the medical-legal-regulatory (MLR) review process. Coordinate scientific training for internal personnel, including the field medical team. Develop and update publications strategy for each asset, oversee publication processes and committee activities, and manage manuscript submissions to journals. Lead the creation of Standard Response Documents (SRDs) for Medical Information personnel and vendors. Implement and maintain systems, processes, metrics, and reports for all Medical Communications activities. Establish strong collaborative relationships with cross-functional internal colleagues. Qualifications and Preferred Skills
Master’s degree in a scientific field with a minimum of 5+ years of scientific medical writing experience within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry; Doctoral degree preferred (M.D., Ph.D., or PharmD). First-hand experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Information, HCP Marketing and/or Corporate Communications, with at least 3 years in Medical Affairs / Med Comms. Experience in Cardiology/Cardiovascular Disease is strongly preferred. Superior interpersonal communication skills with customer service orientation. Strong cross-functional collaboration, influencing, and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability in project management, prioritization, and strong organizational skills. Thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA and other guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific, clinical, and market data effectively. Strong strategic mindset with success in developing and executing communication and engagement strategies. Ability to travel (primarily domestic) up to 30%, including regular travel between Princeton, NJ and South San Francisco, CA. Compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. Pay range: $204,000 – $279,000 USD. Additional Information
Note: This posting includes information about compensation. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Kardigan is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable laws for equal employment opportunity.
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