Sr. Director, Scientific & Medical Communications

Taiho Oncology, Inc.•Princeton, NJ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for a chance to make a meaningful difference in the oncology space? Taiho Oncology is on a mission: to improve the lives of patients with cancer, their families, and caregivers. Our “People first” approach means we also highly value our employees, who work relentlessly to help execute our mission. Taiho’s success is founded on ensuring we always act with accountability, collaboration, and trust. By following these guiding principles, we earn and maintain the confidence of patients, the global healthcare community, collaborators and partners, and each other. Together, we are working on cutting-edge science and growing our portfolio and pipeline across a range of tumor types to address the ongoing and evolving needs of patients. Advanced technology, a world-class clinical development organization, and state-of-the-art facilities: these and other resources empower us to innovate and touch the lives of more and more patients. It’s our work, our passion, and our legacy. We invite you to join us. Employee Value Proposition: At Taiho Oncology, we are leaders in cutting-edge science and technology, from chemistry to pharmacokinetics. This expertise and our unique vision allow us to consistently pursue and develop life-changing innovations. As Senior Director of Scientific & Medical Communications, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how our therapies are understood across the globe. This is your opportunity to lead a team, connect disciplines, and elevate the clarity and impact of our science at every stage of the product lifecycle. Position Summary: The Sr. Director, Scientific & Medical Communications (SDSMC) leads the strategic development, implementation, and global dissemination of scientific communication platforms across all therapeutic assets and disease areas. This role ensures alignment with broader therapeutic area strategies and drives impactful scientific engagement through robust communication planning. This role fosters strong internal and external partnerships with medical experts and stakeholders to enhance scientific dialogue and engagement. The individual ensures compliance with regulatory policies, oversees vendor and budget management, and leads strategic pilots to measure and optimize the impact of scientific communication efforts across the scientific community. The successful individual will have a strong commitment to achieving corporate objectives while maintaining the highest ethical, regulatory, and scientific standards.

Requirements

PharmD or PhD degree is Required
Experience or medical training in Oncology or Hematology is highly preferred.
A strong track record of success working in Medical Affairs, with at least 12 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably within a medical affairs group.
Expertise in Medical & Scientific Communications
Strategic Planning for Scientific Publications
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Leadership & Talent Development
Project & Program Management Excellence
Effective Communication & Influencing Skills
Adaptability & Emotional Intelligence
Business Strategy & Organizational Insight
Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
Budgeting & Financial Stewardship

Nice To Haves

MD Preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the development of omnichannel communication strategies that embody Taiho’s scientific integrity and long-term vision.
Direct publication planning and execution, including abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and congress presentations, ensuring scientific rigor and alignment with strategic goals.
Cultivate cross-functional collaboration among Clinical, Medical Affairs, HEOR, Commercial, and Communications teams to drive unified messaging.
Implement automation and scalable solutions to enhance quality, efficiency, and operational excellence across scientific communications.
Coach and empower a high-performing team of scientific communicators to produce ethical, impactful content.
Ensure consistency and alignment across all internal and external communication platforms.
Drive strategic educational initiatives across therapeutic areas to support scientific engagement and knowledge dissemination.
Oversee agency partnerships, uphold publication standards, and manage budgets and financial planning with accountability and foresight.
Provide strategic oversight for the Medical Review Committee (MRC) and Promotional Review Committee (PRC) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment of all scientific publications.

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