Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.
Associate Director, Scientific Communications – CNS
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
The Associate Director, Scientific Communications manages the execution of the core scientific and medical communications strategy for the relevant therapeutic area portfolio. This role is accountable for delivering operational results by overseeing the creation of core content assets and managing the global publications plan. The position provides guidance, coaching, and oversight to the Manager, Medical Core Content, ensuring all materials are developed with scientific accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and deliver a comprehensive, globally aligned medical communications strategy and tactical plan for the therapeutic area portfolio in partnership with cross‑functional teams.
Provide guidance and oversight to the Manager, Medical Core Content on development of core scientific content, including the Scientific Communications Platform, Global Publications Strategy, Global Medical Publications Plan, Core Disease State Deck, Core Field Materials, Medical Publications, and Integrated Medical Communications Planning.
Drive publication strategy: oversee planning, execution, and dissemination of key data through peer‑reviewed journals and congress presentations.
Coordinate with investigators, medical writers, and senior leadership to ensure timely and compliant submission of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts following Good Publication Practices (GPP).
Oversee vendor relationships, including selection, contracting, and budget management for medical communication agencies.
Ensure all content is scientifically accurate, evidence‑based, and compliant with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Legal, and Commercial teams to maintain consistency and alignment of messaging.
Lead Medical Review and Promotional Review processes, managing content governance frameworks, version control, and global‑to‑local adaptation strategies.
Provide mentorship to a team of medical writers, content managers, and reviewers, fostering continuous improvement and monitoring content performance.
Qualifications
Advanced scientific degree required (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent) with strong understanding of clinical development in the relevant therapeutic area.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Medical Affairs or Scientific Communications within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Minimum of 3 years of experience providing guidance or coaching to a direct report or project team.
Extensive hands‑on experience in medical writing and managing development of scientific content for global use.
Demonstrated experience in publication management, including author coordination, journal/congress submissions, and adherence to GPP standards.
Prior experience leading medical information groups is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $164,530 – $245,985 per year, plus incentive opportunity. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage; life and disability insurance; tuition reimbursement; student loan assistance; 401(k) match; flexible time off; paid holidays; and other company‑provided benefits.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, or marital status. Otsuka will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Key Responsibilities
Manage and deliver a comprehensive, globally aligned medical communications strategy and tactical plan for the therapeutic area portfolio in partnership with cross‑functional teams.
Provide guidance and oversight to the Manager, Medical Core Content on development of core scientific content, including the Scientific Communications Platform, Global Publications Strategy, Global Medical Publications Plan, Core Disease State Deck, Core Field Materials, Medical Publications, and Integrated Medical Communications Planning.
Drive publication strategy: oversee planning, execution, and dissemination of key data through peer‑reviewed journals and congress presentations.
Coordinate with investigators, medical writers, and senior leadership to ensure timely and compliant submission of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts following Good Publication Practices (GPP).
Oversee vendor relationships, including selection, contracting, and budget management for medical communication agencies.
Ensure all content is scientifically accurate, evidence‑based, and compliant with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Legal, and Commercial teams to maintain consistency and alignment of messaging.
Lead Medical Review and Promotional Review processes, managing content governance frameworks, version control, and global‑to‑local adaptation strategies.
Provide mentorship to a team of medical writers, content managers, and reviewers, fostering continuous improvement and monitoring content performance.
Qualifications
Advanced scientific degree required (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent) with strong understanding of clinical development in the relevant therapeutic area.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Medical Affairs or Scientific Communications within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Minimum of 3 years of experience providing guidance or coaching to a direct report or project team.
Extensive hands‑on experience in medical writing and managing development of scientific content for global use.
Demonstrated experience in publication management, including author coordination, journal/congress submissions, and adherence to GPP standards.
Prior experience leading medical information groups is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $164,530 – $245,985 per year, plus incentive opportunity. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage; life and disability insurance; tuition reimbursement; student loan assistance; 401(k) match; flexible time off; paid holidays; and other company‑provided benefits.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, or marital status. Otsuka will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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