Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications (Hematology, Nephrology, and Transplant)

This is what you will do: The Associate Director (AD) of Scientific Communications, Hematology is responsible for facilitating the successful development and execution of a publications strategies and plans for the Hematology Therapeutic areas in alignment with Alexion brand and corporate strategies. The AD will collaborate with the Director of Hematology Scientific Communication specific therapeutic area programs as assigned by the program head (Sr. Director Hematology/ Nephrology Scientific Communications). The successful AD will engage with internal stakeholders including but not limited to research, Clinical Development, Commercial, biostats and Medical Affairs, as well as external authors, investigators and publishers to ensure timely execution of the publication plan through high quality writing, reviewing, editing, revising and placing impactful scientific and clinical abstracts, posters, oral presentations and manuscripts. In this role the Associate director will participate in the analysis and and interpretation of scientific and clinical data, as well as in the identification of appropriate publication and presentation forums for the data.The Associate Direactor will also assit in the development of medical education plans, congress plans, literature summaries and maintain the repository of collateral publication materials including slide decks. The Associate director will conducts literature searches as well interpret scientific literature, and providing assessments of competitor papers, posters and other materials. The Associate Director will also participate in the supervision of consultants and medical communication agencies. You will be responsible for: Participate in the development and implementation of strategic publication plans for the assigned products and disease indications Ensure timely execution of the publications to produce high quality, accurate and impactful deliverables including abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts and slide decks Participate in the planning , development and implementation of the medical educational plan, and other scientific programs that communicate important information to the medical and scientific community. Also to include collaboration and involvement in scientific symposia. Manage and track the publication plan to ensure its timely execution Work with external authors, investigators and thought leaders on abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, review articles and slide decks Participate in the analysis and , interpretation of scientific and clinical data, as well as, the identification of appropriate publication and presentation forums for the data Conduct routine literature searches and interpret scientific literature for internal stakeholders, including competitor assessments Ensure compliance with Alexion’s Publication Policy You will need to have: Advanced degree: PhD, PharmD, or MD 5-7 years of relevant experience in a Pharmaceutical company or Medical Communications agency Experience in strategic publication planning (including scientific platforms), tactical publication planning and implementation, and the planning and development of medical educational materials Ability to interpret and organize highly complex scientific data, including experience reviewing clinical trial data and output from statistical analysis programs Must be skilled writer with demonstrated ability to write / review / edit / place scientific articles, abstracts, posters Strong working knowledge of current good publication practices and guidelines Understanding of the clinical development process, especially clinical study and global health outcome data . Ability to collaborate with, medical publications agencies, to plan, write and develop abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, slide decks and content for scientific and educational programs Experience in working closely with thought leaders and authors Demonstrated ability to work independently Ability to travel (US and International) as necessary We would prefer for you to have: Background or prior experience in hematology Experience in planning and implementation of symposia and development medical education materials Experience with publication management software (e.g., Datavision) CMPP /AMWA certification highly desired The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $150,098 to $225,148. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Date Posted 27-May-2026 Closing Date 09-Jun-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form. For over three decades, patients and their caregivers have been at the center of everything we do. Every day, we are inspired to follow the science and think differently to create better outcomes for them and their families. Our mission is driven by understanding who they are as unique individuals, not solely defined by their diseases. We’re a leading rare disease company with a diversified projects. Our pioneering legacy in rare diseases is rooted in being the first to translate the complex biology of the complement system into transformative medicines over the past three decades. Today, we continue to push the boundaries of science and deepen our understanding of rare diseases with patient-centricity at the core. This knowledge allows us to innovate and evolve into new areas where needs are unmet and provide an opportunity to help people fully live their best lives.