Associate Director

Overview The Associate Director (AD) of Scientific Communications, Hematology is responsible for facilitating the successful development and execution of publication 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 on specific therapeutic area programs as assigned by the program head (Sr. Director Hematology/Nephrology Scientific Communications). The successful AD will engage internal stakeholders including research, Clinical Development, Commercial, biostats, Medical Affairs, and 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. The Associate Director will also participate in analysis and interpretation of scientific and clinical data, identification of appropriate publication and presentation forums, development of medical education plans, congress plans, literature summaries, maintain repository of collateral publication materials including slide decks, conduct literature searches, interpret scientific literature, and provide assessments of competitor papers, posters and other materials. The Associate Director will supervise consultants and medical communication agencies. Responsibilities 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, including collaboration 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 and identify appropriate publication and presentation forums for the data. Conduct routine literature searches, interpret scientific literature for internal stakeholders, including competitor assessments. Ensure compliance with Alexion’s Publication Policy. Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications 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. Compensation and Benefits The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $150,098 to $225,148. Positions offer eligibility for various incentives—including short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (vacation, holiday, and leaves), and health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Posting Dates Date Posted: 27-May-2026 Closing Date: 09-Jun-2026 EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr