Head Scientific Communications Excellence

Main Responsibilities Establish and drive a unified vision for scientific communications across GBUs and regions Develop governance structures and processes to ensure consistency in messaging, quality, and compliance Partner with Global Medical, R&D, GTMC, and local country teams to align scientific narratives and communication strategies Champion best practices and standardization while allowing appropriate country adaptation Lead development of strategic scientific communication frameworks and ensure consistent messaging Ensure narratives are grounded in data, aligned with brand strategies, and resonate with diverse stakeholder audiences Drive innovation in storytelling approaches to maximize engagement and understanding Establish operational excellence standards across scientific communication functions Implement continuous improvement methodologies to optimize processes, timelines, and resource utilization Drive efficiency through technology adoption, automation, and streamlined workflows Define and implement KPIs to measure impact (e.g., scientific share of voice, congress activities) Ensure dashboards and reporting mechanisms for leadership visibility Evolve analytics to derive insights and inform strategic decision-making Oversee end-to-end publication planning and operations for timely, high-quality, compliant outputs Lead data transparency and sharing initiatives aligned with regulatory and industry commitments Ensure adherence to Good Publication Practice (GPP) and ICMJE standards Work with external vendors/agencies, SBO hubs, and journal editors Review and provide input on publication concept development and submissions Conduct statistical analyses for publications/presentations arising from sponsored clinical studies (Phase 2/3/4 and exploratory analyses) Ensure internal access to scientific publications and data Oversee systems/platforms for publication tracking, repository management, and information retrieval Drive digital innovation to enhance stakeholder access to scientific evidence; partner with IT/Digital Provide strategic oversight of IME programs and investments; ensure alignment with medical strategy and educational gaps; evaluate partnerships and outcomes Oversee scientific/medical grants and charitable donation programs, including governance, transparency, compliance, evaluation/allocation criteria, and impact monitoring Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team; foster collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning Attract, retain, and develop talent; build succession plans; manage budget and resources Qualifications and Experience Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or related field 10+ years of progressive experience in scientific communications, medical affairs, or related functions, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles leading teams Deep expertise in publications, medical communications, and scientific content development; track record of innovative approaches Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and industry guidelines (GPP, ICMJE, PhRMA Code, etc.) Background/experience in digital communications and emerging technologies Therapeutic area expertise aligned with the company’s portfolio Experience with organizational transformation and change management Key Competencies Strategic Vision Leadership Collaboration Innovation Execution Communication Integrity Benefits Health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr