Associate Director, Scientific Communications & Publications

Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc•Cambridge, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Associate Director to join our scientific Communications and Publications team. We want someone who cares about this important work, and who’s driven to connect to our mission of helping these patient communities. The Associate Director will play a pivotal role in translating complex data into clear, credible, and impactful scientific evidence and narratives that shape how Agios’ research is understood and applied across the global medical community. Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, this role partners closely with cross-functional colleagues and external experts to deliver high‑impact publications and scientific communications that advance both patient care and scientific dialogue. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative, mission‑driven team known for scientific excellence, thoughtful partnership, and getting meaningful data to the audiences who need it most.

Requirements

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MPH, or equivalent) with ~6–10 years of experience in scientific communications and/or publications within pharma, biotech, or agency settings
Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and/or agencies to develop abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, slide decks, and content for scientific and educational programs
Strong project management skills and leadership poise to negotiate and facilitate alignment amongst internal and external stakeholders (KOLs, authors, cross-functional teams)
Proven ability to be well organized, multi-task, and manage vendors, timelines, and competing priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline-driven environment
Excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills
Strong understanding of publication compliance standards (GPP3, ICMJE, FDA/OIG guidance, MALR)
Willingness to travel (U.S. and international) ~20%

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of global strategic publication and scientific communications plans in alignment with the overall Medical Affairs strategy
Serve as a strategic partner within Medical Affairs and across functions, including Clinical Development, HEOR, Biostatistics, Patient Advocacy, and Training
Manage the planning and execution of publication tactics (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations) in accordance with GPP3, ICMJE, and Agios policies
Facilitate strategic discussions/decisions at regular publication team meetings related to publication planning and execution
Develop and/or update scientific platforms
Manage and execute the development of scientific communication tactics, including MSL slide decks, FAQs, medical tools, and congress materials
Partner with internal and external SMEs to develop credible, accurate, and impactful scientific content
Drive agenda development, content creation, and execution for company‑organized symposia and other meetings
Ensure materials progress efficiently through medical and legal review committees
Manage scientific communication and publication vendors, as well as electronic publication management systems
Identify opportunities to proactively address clinical and scientific knowledge gaps
Build and maintain disease‑area expertise through continuous review of the scientific literature