Legend Biotech · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expLegend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and curing life-threatening diseases. The Associate Director will be responsible for the creation, management, and optimization of scientific content to support the medical strategy for lead BCMA CAR-T, cilta-cel, and enhance communication with healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Drive creation of global scientific communication platforms and messaging frameworks for key assets
Develop high-quality, scientifically accurate content including, but not limited to, slide decks, scientific narratives, FAQs, and other congress and publications related education materials
Translate complex scientific data into clear, engaging, and compliant materials for multiple audiences
Engage with global HCPs, as needed, to support medical strategy and priorities
Support the development of publications including congress materials and manuscripts (ie, posters, abstracts, presentations, manuscripts)
Assist in global publication planning and execution in collaboration with external agencies and partners as well as internal stakeholders and cross functional team
Ensure consistency in scientific messaging across all medical affairs deliverables
Drive adoption of innovative communication formats (interactive PDFs etc)
Support global digital strategies for scientific content dissemination
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and others) and alliance partners to align content with strategic objectives
Manage timelines and workflows for multiple content projects simultaneously
Support budget management
Oversee review and approval processes through systems like Veeva or similar platforms
Ensure all content complies with industry regulations, internal policies, and SOPs, and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS preferred)
5+ years of experience in medical communications, scientific writing, or content development in biotech/pharma
Strong understanding of medical affairs functions and processes
Ability to work and make decisions independently, and prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent project management and vendor oversight skills
Integrate cross-functional needs and balance competing priorities effectively
Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
Ability to synthesize scientific data and tailor messaging for different audiences
Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Proficiency in content management systems and document review platforms (ie, Veeva Vault)
Familiarity with compliance standards (ICMJE, GPP, FDA/EMA regulations)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)-retirement plan with company match that vest fully on day one
Equity and stock options
Eight weeks of paid parental leave after just three months of employment
Paid time off policy that includes vacation days, personal days, sick time, 11 company holidays, and 3 floating holidays
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal assistance
Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Commuter benefits
Family planning and care resources
Well-being initiatives
Peer-to-peer recognition programs
Company
Legend Biotech
Legend Biotech is a biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes novel cell therapies for oncology.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750.45M2023-05-05Post Ipo Equity· $350M
2022-07-25Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2020-06-05IPO
Leadership Team
Carlos Santos
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Bash
President, CARVYKTI
Recent News
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