Description
Join our rapidly growing agency at the forefront of life science communications. As an Associate Director/Director, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and sharing the narratives of companies advancing groundbreaking scientific and medical innovations in the biopharma industry. You’ll have the opportunity to create meaningful impact by telling stories that shine a spotlight on patient communities that want to spread awareness of their cause.
Our mission is to support our clients’ corporate objectives through communications programs that foster impactful engagement with diverse audiences - including investors, venture capitalists, strategic partners, physicians, scientists, patients, and caregivers. We pride ourselves on being sophisticated storytellers with deep expertise across corporate, medical, scientific, and product communications, as well as strategic advisory.
You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of PhDs and communication strategists within LifeSci Communications, while also working alongside specialist teams in finance, consulting, recruiting, and more as part of the broader LifeSci Partners organization.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic lead across client programs, with a focus on product-driven communications for clinical and commercial-stage clients, including disease education, patient engagement, HCP engagement and advocacy relations
Partner with media relations, digital, creative, and analytics teams to deliver cohesive, integrated programs aligned with product strategy and broader corporate objectives
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing clear counsel on product positioning, data interpretation, competitive context, and evolving communications needs
Guide account teams in translating complex clinical and scientific information into clear, compelling, and compliant communications, including press materials, messaging platforms, investor and corporate content, website copy, and campaign narratives
Oversee execution of client programs to ensure quality, accuracy, timelines, and budget adherence, while proactively identifying risks and opportunities to elevate impact
Lead development of product communications strategies around key milestones such as data readouts, regulatory events, scientific congresses, and commercial launches
Maintain a strong understanding of the healthcare and biopharma media landscape, competitive environments, and emerging platforms to inform proactive planning and counsel
Collaborate with the Business Development team to support proposals and SOW development, while managing and growing client relationships through scope expansion and strategic evolution
Coach, mentor, and formally supervise team members, supporting growth in strategic thinking, writing quality, client leadership, and professional development
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years of experience in communications within the biopharma and life sciences industry. Experience in a similar role is a requirement to be considered for this opening.
Demonstrated experience supporting key regulatory and clinical milestones and integrating into broader corporate narrative.
Strong understanding of
regulatory environment (U.S. required, E.U. preferred) , with experience navigating the medical legal and regulatory review process, as well as advocacy engagement strategies.
Experience serving as a client contact for communications programs with biopharmaceutical companies.
Experience supporting corporate milestones, data readouts and executive thought leadership initiatives.
What we offer
Comprehensive healthcare benefits with 100% Employer-paid medical coverage for you and your dependents
Generous PTO policy
401(k) plan
Commuter benefits & additional EOP offerings
The expected base salary range for this role is
$120,000–$150,000 for the Associate Director level
or
$150,000–$175,000 for the Director level , depending on experience, qualifications, and level of role alignment.
Our corporate headquarters is in New York City, with additional offices in Boston and San Diego. Applicants from Boston or San Diego area are also welcome to apply. Our teams enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule with expectations that you will spend 3 days per week in office.
LifeSci Communications is a LifeSci Partners platform company. LifeSci Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal and state law. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.
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Our mission is to support our clients’ corporate objectives through communications programs that foster impactful engagement with diverse audiences - including investors, venture capitalists, strategic partners, physicians, scientists, patients, and caregivers. We pride ourselves on being sophisticated storytellers with deep expertise across corporate, medical, scientific, and product communications, as well as strategic advisory.
You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of PhDs and communication strategists within LifeSci Communications, while also working alongside specialist teams in finance, consulting, recruiting, and more as part of the broader LifeSci Partners organization.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic lead across client programs, with a focus on product-driven communications for clinical and commercial-stage clients, including disease education, patient engagement, HCP engagement and advocacy relations
Partner with media relations, digital, creative, and analytics teams to deliver cohesive, integrated programs aligned with product strategy and broader corporate objectives
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing clear counsel on product positioning, data interpretation, competitive context, and evolving communications needs
Guide account teams in translating complex clinical and scientific information into clear, compelling, and compliant communications, including press materials, messaging platforms, investor and corporate content, website copy, and campaign narratives
Oversee execution of client programs to ensure quality, accuracy, timelines, and budget adherence, while proactively identifying risks and opportunities to elevate impact
Lead development of product communications strategies around key milestones such as data readouts, regulatory events, scientific congresses, and commercial launches
Maintain a strong understanding of the healthcare and biopharma media landscape, competitive environments, and emerging platforms to inform proactive planning and counsel
Collaborate with the Business Development team to support proposals and SOW development, while managing and growing client relationships through scope expansion and strategic evolution
Coach, mentor, and formally supervise team members, supporting growth in strategic thinking, writing quality, client leadership, and professional development
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years of experience in communications within the biopharma and life sciences industry. Experience in a similar role is a requirement to be considered for this opening.
Demonstrated experience supporting key regulatory and clinical milestones and integrating into broader corporate narrative.
Strong understanding of
regulatory environment (U.S. required, E.U. preferred) , with experience navigating the medical legal and regulatory review process, as well as advocacy engagement strategies.
Experience serving as a client contact for communications programs with biopharmaceutical companies.
Experience supporting corporate milestones, data readouts and executive thought leadership initiatives.
What we offer
Comprehensive healthcare benefits with 100% Employer-paid medical coverage for you and your dependents
Generous PTO policy
401(k) plan
Commuter benefits & additional EOP offerings
The expected base salary range for this role is
$120,000–$150,000 for the Associate Director level
or
$150,000–$175,000 for the Director level , depending on experience, qualifications, and level of role alignment.
Our corporate headquarters is in New York City, with additional offices in Boston and San Diego. Applicants from Boston or San Diego area are also welcome to apply. Our teams enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule with expectations that you will spend 3 days per week in office.
LifeSci Communications is a LifeSci Partners platform company. LifeSci Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal and state law. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.
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