Associate Director Medical Communication and Information
About The Position
Associate Director of Medical Communications & Information The Associate Director of Medical Communications & Information is a key member of the Medical Affairs team responsible for developing and executing the scientific communication strategy for the company’s pipeline and marketed products. This office-based role is ideal for a hands-on, strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, small-company environment where collaboration, initiative, and accountability are essential. The Associate Director will lead scientific messaging, and cross-functional medical communication initiatives while supporting publication planning, to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant dissemination of scientific data, and manage the medical information agency. The Associate Director of Medical Communications & Information is expected to have academic credentials, scientific knowledge and pertinent experience to be able to engage with internal and external stakeholders to advance Hansa’s medical communication strategy in the clinical and scientific communities. As a critical partner within Hansa, the Associate Director of Medical Communications & Information will work collaboratively with Medical Affairs colleagues and other matrix team members in clinical development, discovery, commercial, and market access, to successfully execute the medical communication and medical information plan and aid in the achievement of aligned, corporate objectives. The position reports to the Director US Medical Affairs. This position will be based in Hansa’s NYC office and requires on-site presence 3 to 4 days a week, once the NYC office (Manhattan) is established.
Requirements
- Advanced scientific degree preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS).
- 3-5 years experience in medical affairs preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex scientific communication projects.
- Strong understanding of GPP, ICMJE, and other relevant guidelines.
- Excellent project management, scientific writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small, agile company environment.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25% of time.
- Effective presentation, written, and oral communication skills required.
- Ability to educate and deliver complex, scientific information with ease is required.
- Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and adapt to a multicultural environment is required.
Nice To Haves
- Background or experience in immunology, transplantation and/or nephrology preferred.
Responsibilities
- Scientific Communications Develop and maintain core scientific resources (e.g., scientific platforms, slide decks, FAQs). Ensure consistent and aligned scientific messaging across internal and external communication channels. Provide scientific review for medical and promotional materials in collaboration with Regulatory and Legal teams during the Medical, Legal, Regulatory (MLR) review process. Support development of materials for congresses, advisory boards, and investigator meetings.
- Medical Information Manage Medical Information agency. Partner with Pharmicovigilance regarding the appropriate reporting of adverse events with any of the company’s products Update current and identify need for additional standard response documents.
- Publications Strategy & Execution Support the development and execution of comprehensive, global publication plans for assigned products and therapeutic areas. Contribute to the end-to-end publications process (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations) ensuring scientific accuracy, alignment with strategy, and adherence to guidelines (e.g., ICMJE, GPP). Participate in publication planning meetings, supporting consensus among cross-functional stakeholders, and maintain transparent documentation of decisions and timelines. Assist in the selection and management of external medical writing and publications agencies; ensuring high-quality work and budget adherence.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and Safety teams to ensure accurate and consistent communication of clinical data. Collaborate with field medical teams (MSLs) to ensure they have high-quality scientific materials and resources. Contribute to publication-related components of clinical development plans and evidence generation strategies.
- Compliance & Quality Ensure alignment of all scientific communications with company SOPs, industry guidelines, and ethical standards. Maintain current knowledge of scientific communications best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory expectations.
Benefits
- U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives, as well as participation in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, company holidays and well-being benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
