Director Medical Communications Lead, Neuroscience

Novartis

3d • Remote

About The Position

This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Company will not sponsor visas for this position. If you’re energized by turning complex science into clear, credible stories that move healthcare forward, this is your opportunity. As Director, Medical Communications, Neuroscience, you’ll shape and execute the US medical communications strategy across launches and lifecycle moments for therapeutic area objectives—setting the scientific narrative, guiding publications and congress content, and ensuring every piece of medical material is accurate, consistent, and compliant. You’ll partner closely with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Clinical Development, and Commercial teams, serving as the single point of contact to our content development partners and collaborating with external agencies and scientific experts. Your leadership will help ensure our communications earn trust, enable meaningful scientific exchange, and ultimately support better outcomes for patients.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related discipline; PhD, PharmD, MD preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• At least five years of experience in medical or scientific communications, publications, or congress planning.
• Strong understanding of medical affairs, clinical research, publication planning, and regulatory environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex science clearly.
• Demonstrated success leading work through a matrixed organization with strong project and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Senior‑level therapeutic experience in Neuroscience or rare diseases, with demonstrated influence on scientific strategy.
• Proven leadership of medical or scientific communications at a strategic level, including publications and major scientific congresses.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the US medical communications strategy supporting product launches, lifecycle management, and scientific engagement.
• Define and execute publication strategies, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and scientific congress presentations.
• Co‑create the scientific communications platform and core scientific narratives to guide consistent, high‑impact messaging.
• Oversee development of scientifically accurate medical content across education programs, digital channels, symposia, MSL tools, and congresses.
• Ensure consistency and alignment of medical messaging across all communication channels and materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Clinical Development, and Commercial partners across the organization.
• Serve as the US Medical Affairs single point of contact to the Novartis Corporate Center for content development.
• Partner with external agencies, key opinion leaders, and scientific experts to strengthen relevance and impact.
• Ensure all materials meet regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry publication guidelines (e.g., GPP, ICMJE).
• Lead, mentor, and develop medical writers and communication specialists, driving quality, compliance, and timely delivery.

Benefits

• health, life and disability benefits
• a 401(k) with company contribution and match
• a variety of other benefits
• a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree