Associate Director, Scientific Communications

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

11d•$175,000 - $210,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director in Scientific Communications develops scientific communication plans and related materials for Ionis assets in early-stage development. Reporting to the Head of Scientific Communications, the role develops asset-specific strategic communications, including the initial Scientific Communication Plan, scientific platform, scientific lexicon, and scientific publication plan. The Associate Director also outlines communication concepts and drafts and edits scientific publication materials. The role collaborates with internal cross-functional partners—including Drug Discovery, Clinical Development, Patient Advocacy, HEOR, and Medical Affairs—and external stakeholders to develop and evolve strategic scientific messages for consistent use across publications, congresses, and scientific educational resources. The position requires the ability to interpret scientific and clinical data and an understanding of scientific and clinical research, including drug development. The position is remote.

Requirements

Advanced degree in science or medicine (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent).
Five or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, or at a scientific/medical communications agency.
Hands-on, self-directed, organized, and diligent approach, with the ability to work strategically and tactically in a timely and analytical manner.
Effective project management skills, including the ability to multitask, track progress, and adjust timelines as priorities shift.
Problem-solving and interpersonal skills to work across diverse groups and with senior leaders, external key opinion leaders, and researchers.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to contribute where needed.
Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret, and distill complex materials and documents.
Goal-oriented approach, bias to act, and ability to apply innovative and strategic thinking to achieve objectives and overcome challenges.
Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences.
Ability to interpret scientific and clinical data and understanding of scientific and clinical research, including drug development.

Nice To Haves

Strong scientific writing skills and a demonstrated track record, including authorship, on scientific presentations and publications.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Scientific Communications representative for two or more prioritized Ionis drugs in early-stage development.
Develop subject matter knowledge about the investigational drug and relevant disease indication.
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to develop publication strategies and tactics, including congress abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts aligned with identified imperatives.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate writing journal articles, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations reporting clinical trial results and other scientific work related to the therapeutic area and indication.
Work effectively, collaboratively, and independently in a fast-paced, small-team environment that is growing and evolving.
Cultivate and maintain collaborative and scholarly working relationships with external stakeholders and experts, including supporting agencies.
Help ensure scientific communication materials and publications comply with company standards and that internal stakeholders are adequately involved in the approval process.
Develop asset-specific strategic scientific communications, including the initial Scientific Communication Plan, scientific platform, scientific lexicon, and scientific publication plan.
Outline scientific communication concepts and draft and edit scientific publication materials.