Senior Manager/Associate Director, Scientific Communications
$171,500–$190,000 year
On-siteBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead operational planning and execution for key national and international medical congresses, including ATS, ERS, and CHEST, while developing annual strategies, budgets, and cross-functional timelines. Manage congress logistics, vendor relationships, and the creation of scientific content such as slide decks, booth assets, and meeting reports. Develop and maintain Medical Affairs resources, including core decks, FAQs, and disease education materials, ensuring scientific consistency through cross-functional review. Support publication plans by preparing abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations, while tracking metrics and managing author communications. Build relationships with key opinion leaders and coordinate advisory board activities to advance Avalyn's pulmonary fibrosis programs.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in life sciences or related healthcare discipline (e.g., MS, PharmD, PhD, MPH, NP, PA, or equivalent scientific or clinical discipline)
- A minimum of 6-8 plus years of relevant pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical communications, or medical affairs experience, including significant experience in scientific communications and congress planning
- Demonstrated experience supporting scientific communication strategies and medical affairs activities in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Experience leading planning and execution of scientific congress activities
- Strong understanding of publication planning, scientific data dissemination, and related guidance (i.e., GPP3, ICMJE)
- Knowledge of drug development, clinical research, and regulatory requirements governing medical communications
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing biotech environment
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20-30% to support meetings, congresses, and company activities
Desired Qualifications
- Respiratory, pulmonary fibrosis, rare disease, or specialty medicine experience
- Experience supporting launch preparation or late-stage development programs
- Experience developing scientific content for healthcare professional audiences
- Familiarity with publication management systems and congress planning processes
- Experience working in a small or emerging biotechnology company
- Knowledge of digital scientific communication channels and medical education best practices
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