Servier Pharmaceuticals · 3 days ago
Sr Director, Scientific Comms & Publications
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $280K/yr
10+ years expServier Pharmaceuticals is a Boston-based biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing cutting-edge science and making patients the focus of every strategic decision. The Senior Director, Scientific Communications & Publications is responsible for setting and executing the U.S. scientific communications and publications vision and strategy, overseeing medical communications and ensuring high-quality, impactful scientific engagement.
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Responsibilities
Define the overarching scientific communication strategy, including abstracts, manuscripts, posters, oral presentations, publication extenders, and omnichannel content, to support therapeutic area and organizational objectives
Ensure the development of best-in-class, scientifically rigorous materials and resources for Field Medical teams, enabling impactful scientific exchange with external stakeholders
Establish and maintain strategic alignment with Global Publications, alliance partners, and cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring harmonized publication planning, compliance with Servier SOPs, GPP, and ICMJE guidelines, and adherence to enterprise scientific standards
Lead proactive identification of opportunities to enhance scientific impact, including digital, omnichannel, and innovative communication approaches
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Publications & Scientific Communications function to measure progress toward strategic goals, including publication timelines, quality, compliance, stakeholder satisfaction, and scientific impact
Lead the development and successful execution of the annual scientific communications and publications plan, translating strategic priorities into actionable objectives and timelines across all pipeline and marketed products
Drive cross-functional planning meetings to set tactical priorities, identify resource needs, and define deliverables for abstracts, manuscripts, posters, oral presentations, and digital/omnichannel content
Incorporate emerging clinical data, trial milestones, regulatory updates, and scientific insights to update publication and communications priorities in real time
Facilitate execution oversight, ensuring all publications and communications meet quality, compliance, and alignment standards
Integrate digital enhancements and omnichannel strategies to maximize reach, scientific impact, and accessibility of communications
Lead omnichannel strategy development for scientific content across digital, hybrid, and in-person channels, with a strong emphasis on creating high-impact, user-friendly resources that enable Field Medical teams to deliver credible, consistent, and compelling scientific exchange
Ensure all content is optimized for platform-specific engagement while maintaining scientific rigor, accuracy, and alignment across formats—including key resources designed specifically to support Field Medical insights generation and stakeholder interactions
Collaborate with Field Medical and Medical Strategy teams to support KOL/TAE engagement strategies and ensure scientific content aligns with external insights and unmet needs
Develop, maintain, and strengthen strategic relationships with KOLs/TAEs to support scientific exchange and inform the development of high-quality publications, scientific materials, and data-driven narratives
In collaboration with the team, drive strategic alignment with KOLs/TAEs on publication priorities, journal submission plans, and the end-to-end publications process to ensure scientific rigor, clarity, and impact
Formalize and evolve governance frameworks, SOPs, operating models, and processes for scientific communications and publications
Lead internal review and approval processes through the Scientific Review Committee (e.g., MSRC), recognizing the significant role this function plays as a primary customer of the MSRC and ensuring efficient, collaborative, and high-quality review cycles
Ensure an innovative yet fully aligned and compliant approach to programming and materials development, incorporating evolving FDA guidance, including CFL and SIUU to support responsible scientific exchange and high standards of medical governance
Oversee vendor partnerships, budgets, contracting, and performance management
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Scientific Communications & Publications team
Recruit, retain, and grow talent; build functional capabilities across publications, scientific communications, omnichannel engagement, and governance
Support capability-building and scientific training across the broader Medical Affairs organization
Qualification
Required
Terminal scientific degree required (PhD, PharmD, or MD), with deep scientific training and expertise aligned to the role's scope and responsibilities
10+ years of experience in scientific communications, publications planning, or medical communications in the biopharma industry or a medical communications agency
Experience supporting both pipeline and on-market assets, including launch and lifecycle planning
Strong understanding of FDA, OIG, GPP, ICMJE, and medical publication/communication compliance frameworks
Experience with content and publication management systems (Datavision, Veeva) and biomedical databases (PubMed, Ovid)
Demonstrated ability to formalize governance structures and develop operational processes and SOPs
Proven leadership experience in matrixed environments; ability to influence without authority across cross-functional and global teams
Exceptional scientific writing, storytelling, and communication skills
Strong organizational and project management capabilities; able to manage multiple priorities and operate independently and manage budget effectively
Demonstrates intellectual agility, problem-solving skills
Preferred
Oncology expertise required; neurology experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off)
401(k)
Life and disability insurance
Recognition programs among other great benefits
Company
Servier Pharmaceuticals
Servier Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to therapeutic progress to serve patient needs.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David K. Lee
Chief Executive Officer
Pedro Crisanto
Chief Operating Officer R&D, USA
Recent News
2025-12-08
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