Senior Director, Global Scientific Communications & Publications

Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc•Cambridge, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Senior Director, Global Scientific Communications and Publications expert to join our Global Medical Affairs team and lead a high-functioning communications/publications/congress team. We want someone who cares about this important work, and who’s driven to connect to our mission of helping the patient communities we serve. The Senior Director, Global Scientific Communications and Publications is a strategic leader within Global Medical Affairs responsible for shaping and executing the global scientific narrative across the product lifecycle. This role ensures the timely, accurate, and impactful dissemination of clinical and scientific data to external stakeholders, while maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity and compliance. They will be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of publication and scientific communication plans and tactics, including but not limited to manuscripts, congress presentations, core slide decks, scientific platform, booth content, MSL tools for external use, company organized symposia, and ad-board content. The role oversees a high-impact team and partners cross-functionally and externally to drive an integrated publications and scientific communications strategy, translating complex data into compelling evidence that supports clinical adoption, informs healthcare decision-making, and differentiates the company’s portfolio globally. This leader will engage with multiple internal and external stakeholders such as Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Translational Research, Biology Research, HEOR, Biostatistics, Training, external authors, investigators, publishers, and medical communications agencies.

Requirements

Advanced degree (M.D., PhD, Pharm D) (desirable areas of experience include Rare Disease or Hematology).
10 years in biotech/pharma within Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or Publications
Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills are required for this high visibility position.
The ability to connect, balance, and integrate the needs of multiple, diverse stakeholder groups
Proven leadership of global publications strategy, including congress planning and authorship engagement
Deep knowledge of ICMJE, GPP, and global compliance standards
Strong track record of cross-functional influence, external engagement, and operating effectively in a matrixed biotech environment
Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Approximately 10% annual travel (domestic and international) is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting late-stage assets and/or product launches preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing global Scientific Communications and Publications team, setting clear strategic direction, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with Medical Affairs and enterprise objectives
Define and lead the global publications and scientific communications strategy, ensuring alignment with asset, lifecycle, and corporate priorities
Direct end-to-end global publication planning and execution (manuscripts, abstracts, congress strategy), ensuring compliance with ICMJE/GPP and alignment to key milestones
Oversee development of high-impact scientific materials and ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity of messaging across Medical Affairs deliverables
Collaborate with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access to align on data communication while maintaining clear medical/commercial boundaries
Partner with KOLs, investigators, and authors to shape content and represent the company in scientific forums
Ensure compliant processes and oversight of vendors/agencies; build and lead a high-performing team (as applicable)

Benefits

Deliberate Development. Your professional growth as one of our top priorities.
Flexibility. We’re all about individual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles, health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity. When you’re at your best, we’re at our best.
Premium benefits package. We invest in the health, wellbeing, and security of our people with a premium benefits package that is well-rounded and flexible to help meet the varied personal and professional needs of every member of our team. For more detail on the benefits we offer at Agios, visit the Inside Agios section of our website.
Competitive and equitable performance-based compensation. This includes base salary and both short- and long-term incentives that are connected to our business strategy and vary based on individual and company performance.
Psychological safety. We support an environment of fearlessness. We want you to share your ideas, speak candidly and take data-informed risks to help push the boundaries.
Commitment to diversity. We strive to foster a welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re continuously looking to improve the inclusivity of our workforce.
Commitment to community. We’re an active participant in the communities that surround us – the communities where we live, and the community of people and their loved ones in need of better treatment options for conditions that are often overlooked.

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