Senior Director, Medical Communications, Nephrology & Immunology

Job Summary

The Senior Director, Medical Communications, Nephrology & Immunology directs and provides strategic leadership for the global scientific communication strategy for the assigned Nephrology & Immunology therapeutic area and product portfolio. This includes directing the development and dissemination of all core scientific and medical content (e.g., global slide decks, congress abstracts/presentations, publications, medical information, and medical education materials) to ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and alignment with the overall Nephrology & Immunology Medical Affairs strategy.

The role is a key leadership position within the Nephrology & Immunology Unit (BU) Medical Affairs team, influencing and engaging internal stakeholders, external experts, and the broader scientific community. The role reports directly into the Executive Director, Nephrology & Immunology Business Unit Lead.

• Define, direct, and oversee a comprehensive medical communications strategy and tactical plan for the Nephrology & Immunology portfolio aligned to the overall medical strategy (developed by the medical strategy team)
• Collaborate with the Nephrology & Immunology BU Lead and cross‑functional teams (e.g., Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial) to ensure global and US alignment
• Shape the scientific narrative for the therapeutic area, ensuring consistency across publications, congresses, and external engagements
• Drive innovation in how scientific data is communicated, including digital transformation and real‑time engagement models

• Provide executive oversight for and ensure the strategic alignment of all Nephrology & Immunology medical affairs communication materials, including but not limited to
• Scientific Communications Platform (SCP)
• Global Publications Strategy
• Global Medical Publications Plan
• Core Disease State Deck
• Core Field Materials
• Medical Publications
• Integrated Medical Communications Planning
• New Data Reporting
• Medical Information Content Generation

• Direct strategic vision and ensure execution of the global publication plan for Nephrology & Immunology assets, ensuring successful presentation of clinical data at major international congresses and in peer‑reviewed journals
• Direct agency and vendor relationships to deliver publication deliverables

• Set strategic priorities for congress participation and direct the planning and execution of Medical Affairs activities at major scientific congresses (e.g., booth content, symposia, internal debriefs)
• Ensure coordinated scientific communication objectives and cross‑functional alignment in close collaboration with Medical Excellence & Operations (ME&O) roles

• Act as a thought leader and senior advisor on core Nephrology & Immunology team meetings, aligning communication plans with Nephrology & Immunology BU Medical Strategy and influencing enterprise‑wide decisions
• Partner closely with the Global Field Medical Affairs Lead to ensure the global field medical team is equipped with scientifically accurate, consistent, and compliant content aligned to US strategy
• Support launch readiness for new indications or pipeline assets, including data dissemination and stakeholder education
• Ensure all communication activities adhere to relevant company SOPs, GPP (Good Publication Practices), ICMJE guidelines, and global regulatory/legal requirements, establishing governance frameworks to ensure compliance across the function
• Consider technology and AI to support workflow improvement
• Manage and mentor a team of medical writers and communication professionals, fostering excellence, innovation, and continuous development

• Advanced scientific degree is required (Pharm
  
  D, MD, PhD, or equivalent) with a strong understanding of clinical development and medical science, preferably in a Nephrology & Immunology related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, or Publication Planning within the pharmaceutical or…