Senior Manager, Global Scientific Communications at AstraZeneca

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

170000.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scientific Communication, Data Analysis, Medical Writing, Publication Planning, Clinical Trials, Team Collaboration, Literature Review, Medical Education, Compliance, Statistical Analysis, Presentation Skills, Project Management, KOL Engagement, CME Activities, Publication Management Software, Strategic Planning

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Senior Manager, Global Scientific Communications Introduction to role: Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming scientific communication? As a Senior Manager in Global Scientific Communications, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the global communications strategy and publications plan for our franchise and products. Your expertise will be crucial in conveying scientific and clinical findings to external audiences, collaborating with internal stakeholders across research, medical, marketing, biostats, and medical affairs, as well as engaging with external authors, investigators, publishers, and medical communications agencies. Dive into the world of scientific data analysis, interpretation, and presentation, ensuring impactful dissemination through abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts. Are you up for the challenge? Accountabilities: • Assist the Associate Director/Director/Senior Director of Scientific Communications in developing and implementing a strategic publication plan for the assigned franchise and product(s). • Analyze, interpret, and summarize scientific and clinical data; identify appropriate publication and presentation forums for the data. • Conduct literature searches and interpret scientific literature for internal stakeholders, including competitor assessments. • Support the planning, producing, writing, revising, and placing of abstracts, posters, manuscripts from Alexion-sponsored clinical trials. • Manage and track the publication plan to ensure its timely execution. • Assist in the development, coordination, and execution of medical education strategies such as symposia and CME activities. • Provide oversight of agency maintenance of documents in publication planning software. • Ensure compliance with Alexion Publication Policy. Essential Skills/Experience: • 1+ years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical company or Medical Communications agency. • PharmD, PhD or MD. • Experience in strategic and tactical publication implementation and the 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 a skilled writer with demonstrated ability to write/review/edit/place scientific articles, abstracts, posters. • Working knowledge of current good publication practices and guidelines. • Ability to work with teams to plan, write, and develop abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, slide decks, and content for scientific and educational programs. • Ability to travel (US and International) as necessary. • The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. Desirable Skills/Experience: • Understanding of the clinical development process, including global health outcome data. • Experience in strategic and tactical publication planning. • Experience working closely with KOLs and authors. • Experience in planning and implementation of symposia and development of medical education materials. • Experience with publication management software (e.g., Datavision). At AstraZeneca, we are committed to turning drug development strategies into reality. Our innovative approach empowers us to manage risks while spotting opportunities. We are valued for our influential work in shaping drug development and gaining fast approvals. Our diverse team thrives on curiosity and collaboration, pushing boundaries to deliver life-changing medicines. Join us in our mission to make a difference for patients worldwide. Ready to take the next step? Apply now to become part of our dynamic team! The annual base salary (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $113K - $170K. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Date Posted 14-Nov-2025 Closing Date 23-Nov-2025 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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will develop and implement a strategic publication plan for assigned products, ensuring timely execution and impactful dissemination of scientific data. This role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to produce various scientific communications.