Associate Director, Scientific Communications & Publications

Role Description

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Associate Director to join our scientific Communications and Publications team. We want someone who cares about this important work, and who’s driven to connect to our mission of helping these patient communities. The Associate Director will play a pivotal role in translating complex data into clear, credible, and impactful scientific evidence and narratives that shape how Agios’ research is understood and applied across the global medical community. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, this role partners closely with cross-functional colleagues and external experts to deliver high-impact publications and scientific communications that advance both patient care and scientific dialogue. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative, mission-driven team known for scientific excellence, thoughtful partnership, and getting meaningful data to the audiences who need it most.

What you will do:

• Contribute to the development of global strategic publication and scientific communications plans in alignment with the overall Medical Affairs strategy.
• Serve as a strategic partner within Medical Affairs and across functions, including Clinical Development, HEOR, Biostatistics, Patient Advocacy, and Training.
• Manage the planning and execution of publication tactics (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations) in accordance with GPP3, ICMJE, and Agios policies.
• Facilitate strategic discussions/decisions at regular publication team meetings related to publication planning and execution.
• Develop and/or update scientific platforms.
• Manage and execute the development of scientific communication tactics, including MSL slide decks, FAQs, medical tools, and congress materials.
• Partner with internal and external SMEs to develop credible, accurate, and impactful scientific content.
• Drive agenda development, content creation, and execution for company-organized symposia and other meetings.
• Ensure materials progress efficiently through medical and legal review committees.
• Manage scientific communication and publication vendors, as well as electronic publication management systems.
• Identify opportunities to proactively address clinical and scientific knowledge gaps.
• Build and maintain disease-area expertise through continuous review of the scientific literature.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MPH, or equivalent) with ~6–10 years of experience in scientific communications and/or publications within pharma, biotech, or agency settings.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and/or agencies to develop abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, slide decks, and content for scientific and educational programs.
• Strong project management skills and leadership poise to negotiate and facilitate alignment amongst internal and external stakeholders (KOLs, authors, cross-functional teams).
• Proven ability to be well organized, multi-task, and manage vendors, timelines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of publication compliance standards (GPP3, ICMJE, FDA/OIG guidance, MALR).
• Willingness to travel (U.S. and international) ~20%.

Work Location:

Location Agnostic: Work location for this role is based on employee's individual preference. This role has the ability to be either remote in the US or hybrid in our Cambridge Headquarters. Hybrid schedules vary but are generally less than 3 days per week onsite and hybrid employees are expected to live within commutable distance to our Cambridge Headquarters. Remote employees work entirely from home except for attending Company sponsored events/ meetings. For employees who choose to work remotely, travel may be required for certain company events commensurate to the above job description.

Benefits

• Deliberate Development: Your professional growth is one of our top priorities.
• Flexibility: We’re all about individual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles, health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity.
• Premium benefits package: We invest in the health, well-being, and security of our people with a premium benefits package that is well-rounded and flexible.
• Competitive and equitable performance-based compensation: This includes base salary and both short- and long-term incentives that are connected to our business strategy.
• Psychological safety: We support an environment of fearlessness. We want you to share your ideas, speak candidly and take data-informed risks.
• Commitment to diversity: We strive to foster a welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive.
• Commitment to community: We’re an active participant in the communities that surround us.