Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications Lead Contractor
Randstad USA, Cambridge, MA, United States
Job Summary
Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications Lead
12 Month Contract
REMOTE | US
We're partnering with a global biotech Medical Affairs team seeking an Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications Lead to drive the strategic integration of Publications and Medical Communications across a late‑stage IBD/GI asset.
We're now looking for someone who has led global scientific communications planning, publication strategy, or congress activities within IBD, GI, or related immunology programs. This is a strategic global role with full remote flexibility.
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Job type: Contract
Work hours: 9 to 5
Education: Masters
Key Responsibilities
Lead development and execution of the global publications plan, collaborating with authors, vendors, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure scientific and compliance excellence (ICMJE, GPP).
Oversee medical communications deliverables including congress strategy, symposia content, scientific slide decks, FAQs, and internal/external education materials.
Develop and maintain the scientific communication platform and core messaging framework aligned to medical strategy.
Partner with global, regional, and country teams to ensure consistency, quality, and impact of communications.
Provide strategic oversight of budget, vendors, and timelines while ensuring alignment with compliance and company standards.
Qualifications
Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or MS in biomedical discipline) with 5–7+ years’ biopharma experience in Medical Affairs / Scientific Communications.
Proven record leading global publication and MedComms strategy within a matrixed organization.
Strong grasp of drug development, data interpretation, and scientific storytelling across complex disease areas.
Skilled in GPP / ICMJE‑compliant publication planning, vendor oversight, and budget management.
Experience collaborating cross‑functionally and guiding external agencies; CMPP certification a plus.
Able to manage multiple global initiatives and travel (~25%) for congresses as needed.
Skills Medical Publications, Medical Content Creation, Publication Planning and Strategy
Equal Opportunity Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
Benefits Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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12 Month Contract
REMOTE | US
We're partnering with a global biotech Medical Affairs team seeking an Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications Lead to drive the strategic integration of Publications and Medical Communications across a late‑stage IBD/GI asset.
We're now looking for someone who has led global scientific communications planning, publication strategy, or congress activities within IBD, GI, or related immunology programs. This is a strategic global role with full remote flexibility.
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Job type: Contract
Work hours: 9 to 5
Education: Masters
Key Responsibilities
Lead development and execution of the global publications plan, collaborating with authors, vendors, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure scientific and compliance excellence (ICMJE, GPP).
Oversee medical communications deliverables including congress strategy, symposia content, scientific slide decks, FAQs, and internal/external education materials.
Develop and maintain the scientific communication platform and core messaging framework aligned to medical strategy.
Partner with global, regional, and country teams to ensure consistency, quality, and impact of communications.
Provide strategic oversight of budget, vendors, and timelines while ensuring alignment with compliance and company standards.
Qualifications
Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or MS in biomedical discipline) with 5–7+ years’ biopharma experience in Medical Affairs / Scientific Communications.
Proven record leading global publication and MedComms strategy within a matrixed organization.
Strong grasp of drug development, data interpretation, and scientific storytelling across complex disease areas.
Skilled in GPP / ICMJE‑compliant publication planning, vendor oversight, and budget management.
Experience collaborating cross‑functionally and guiding external agencies; CMPP certification a plus.
Able to manage multiple global initiatives and travel (~25%) for congresses as needed.
Skills Medical Publications, Medical Content Creation, Publication Planning and Strategy
Equal Opportunity Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
Benefits Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Legal Notice It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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