Associate Director, Medical Content & Congress Planning

Syndax Pharmaceuticals•New York, NY

2h•$190,000 - $215,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director, Medical Content & Congress Planning develops and executes global medical communications and educational strategies to support scientific engagement with healthcare professionals and the broader medical community. The role leads creation and regional adaptation of scientific content for congresses, symposia, field medical teams, and oncology nurse educators, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements. Working cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Legal, and Compliance teams, the Associate Director helps plan and execute congress-related activities, manages external vendor partnerships, and supports scientific communications and medical education initiatives worldwide. The role also contributes to team budget decisions and implementation strategy. The position is based at Syndax’s corporate office in New York, NY, and has approximately 20% domestic and international travel expectations. The posting is marked #LI-Remote.

Requirements

Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent).
At least 5 years of progressive Medical Affairs experience, including leadership responsibilities in Medical Communications and Medical Information.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic medical communications.
Experience with digital medical communications platforms, content management systems, and multichannel engagement strategies.
Experience in Medical Information operations, inquiry management, and compliant scientific exchange.
Vendor management experience, including oversight of performance, quality, and budget.
In-depth knowledge of the Medical Affairs ethics and compliance environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating and executing the global medical communication strategy and education plan, including congress strategy, symposia, field medical tools and resources, and other scientific programs.
Identify and prioritize regional and local education needs.
Oversee regionalization of congress booth materials, including clinical trial cards, disease-state infographics, MOA videos, and related resources for ex-US and APP congresses.
Lead creation of select scientific materials for external engagements, including decks, infographics, videos, and training guides for Oncology Nurse Educators.
Work with Field Medical and Oncology Nurse Educator teams to align scientific training, medical content, and external engagement strategy.
Provide input on decisions and implementation strategy and manage actions that affect the team's budget.
Collaborate with Medical Strategy, Medical Communications, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Legal, and Compliance to ensure content aligns with company strategy and meets regulatory and legal requirements.
Coordinate with Medical Excellence, Field Medical, Medical Communications, Medical Information, and Medical Strategy teams to align on content needs.
Work with vendor partners to manage the development and execution of deliverables.