Senior Director, Medical Communications, Nephrology & Immunology

Senior Director, Medical Communications, Nephrology & Immunology

The Senior Director, Medical Communications, Nephrology & Immunology directs and provides strategic leadership for the global scientific communication strategy for the assigned Nephrology & Immunology therapeutic area and product portfolio. This includes directing the development and dissemination of all core scientific and medical content to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and alignment with the overall Nephrology & Immunology Medical Affairs strategy. The role is a key leadership position within the Nephrology & Immunology Unit (BU) Medical Affairs team, influencing and engaging internal stakeholders, external experts, and the broader scientific community. The role reports directly into the Executive Director, Nephrology & Immunology Business Unit Lead.

Key Responsibilities

Global Scientific Communication Strategy

• Define, direct, and oversee a comprehensive medical communications strategy and tactical plan for the Nephrology & Immunology portfolio aligned to the overall medical strategy.
• Collaborate with the Nephrology & Immunology BU Lead and cross-functional teams to ensure global and US alignment.
• Shape the scientific narrative for the therapeutic area, ensuring consistency across publications, congresses, and external engagements.
• Drive innovation in how scientific data is communicated, including digital transformation and real-time engagement models.

Content Development Oversight

Cross-Functional Leadership

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Advanced scientific degree is required (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent) with a strong understanding of clinical development and medical science, preferably in a Nephrology & Immunology related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, or Publication Planning within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience directing, developing, and providing executive leadership to a team of direct reports within a global communications function. Demonstrated track record of defining and directing enterprise-level global communication strategies for late-stage assets and an emerging portfolio, preferably in Nephrology & Immunology therapeutic areas. Proven experience in managing complex budgets, directing large-scale initiatives, shaping workforce planning, and managing agency and vendor relationships on a global scale. Previous experience overseeing or leading medical information groups is a plus.

Skills and Competencies :

Competencies :

Minimum salary : $225,490.00 - Maximum salary : $337,180.00, plus incentive opportunity. The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum.

Application Deadline : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.