Associate Director, Medical Content & Congress Planning

Syndax Pharmaceuticals is looking for an Associate Director, Medical Content & Congress Planning

At Syndax, we are determined to realize a future in which people with cancer live longer and better than ever before. Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies.

The Role:  

The Associate Director, Medical Content & Congress Planning plays a key role in developing and executing global medical communications and educational strategies that support scientific engagement with healthcare professionals and the broader medical community. This position leads the creation and regional adaptation of high-quality scientific content for congresses, symposia, field medical teams, and oncology nurse educators, while ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements. Working cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Legal, and Compliance teams, the Associate Director drives the planning and execution of congress-related activities, manages external vendor partnerships, and helps ensure that scientific communications effectively support external engagement and medical education initiatives worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Assist in the creation and execution of the global medical communication strategy and education plan, including congress strategy, symposia, field medical tools and resources, and other scientific programs that communicate important information to the medical and scientific community, including identification and prioritization of regional and local education needs.
• Oversees the regionalization of congress booth materials including clinical trial cards, disease state infographics, MOA videos and additional related resources for ex-US and APP congresses.
• Leads the creation of select scientific materials to support external engagements, including decks, infographics, videos, and training guides for Oncology Nurse Educators.
• Works closely with Field Medical and Oncology Nurse Educator teams to ensure alignment between scientific training, medical content, and external engagement strategy.
• Provides input on decisions and implementation strategy and manage actions that impact the team's budget.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders (Medical Strategy, Medical Communications, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Legal, Compliance) to ensure medical content is aligned with company strategy and meets regulatory and legal requirements.
• Works closely with Medical Excellence, Field Medical, Medical Communications, Medical Information, and Medical Strategy teams to align on content needs.
• Collaborates with vendor partners to manage development and execution of various deliverables.  

Desired Experience/Education and Personal Attributes:

• Advance degree (PharmD, PhD, MD or equivalent).
• 5+ years of progressive Medical Affairs experience, including Medical Communications and Medical Information leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic medical communications.
• Experience with digital medical communications platforms, content management systems, and multichannel engagement strategies.
• Experience in Medical Information operations, inquiry management, and compliant scientific exchange.
• Vendor management including performance, quality, and budget oversight.
• In depth knowledge of Medical Affairs ethics and compliance environment.
• Travel expectations: approximately 20%, domestic and international.  

Location : Syndax’s corporate office is in New York, NY.

Syndax offers a total compensation and rewards package that is among the most competitive in the industry. Base pay is just one element of our package and is determined within a range based on several factors including market data, experience, qualifications, demonstrated skills, relevant education or training, travel requirements and internal equity. Our overall package also includes an equity offering, annual target bonuses, and an outstanding benefits program. The anticipated annualized salary range for this role is  $190,000 - $215,000.

About Syndax:
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative cancer therapies. Highlights of the Company’s pipeline include a menin inhibitor for R/R acute leukemia and a monoclonal antibody that blocks the CSF-1 receptor for chronic graft-versus-host disease. Fueled by our commitment to reimagining cancer care, Syndax is working to unlock the full potential of its pipeline and is conducting several clinical trials across the continuum of treatment. For more information, please visit or follow the Company on  X  and  LinkedIn .

Syndax Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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