Associate Director, Scientific Communications

Ionis•Carlsbad, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director, Scientific Communications develops strategic 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 communications, including the initial Scientific Communication Plan, scientific platform, scientific lexicon, and scientific publication plan. The position also outlines communication concepts and drafts and edits scientific publication materials. The Associate Director works with internal cross-functional partners—including Drug Discovery, Clinical Development, Patient Advocacy, HEOR, and Medical Affairs—and external stakeholders to develop and maintain consistent scientific messages across publications, congresses, and scientific educational resources. The role requires interpreting scientific and clinical data and understanding 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, with senior leaders, and with external key opinion leaders and researchers.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to help bridge gaps when needed.
Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret, and distill complex materials and documents.
Goal-oriented approach, bias to act, and innovative and strategic thinking to achieve objectives and overcome challenges.
Ability to communicate concisely in writing and orally to varied audiences.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Represent Scientific Communications for two or more prioritized Ionis drugs in early-stage development.
Develop subject matter knowledge of the investigational drug and relevant disease indication.
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to develop publication strategies for key tactics, including congress abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate writing journal articles, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations reporting clinical trial results and other scientific work.
Work effectively, collaboratively, and independently in a fast-paced, small-team environment.
Cultivate and maintain collaborative scholarly 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 appropriately involved in the approval process.