Title: Associate Director, Scientific Strategy Location: Remote/Hybrid (Somerville, NJ) Contract Length: 1 Year (12 months)

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Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Medical & Scientific Communications Specialist with a strong background in scientific communication and medical writing to support strategic initiatives within a Global Medical Affairs team. The ideal candidate brings oncology experience (CAR-T preferred), thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, and possesses excellent communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities Interpret and synthesize complex scientific and medical content, with an emphasis on CAR-T therapy and broader oncology topics. Develop and tailor key scientific messaging for both internal and external stakeholders, including summaries, abstracts, and content for publication planning. Support cross-functional collaboration by aligning with internal teams, agencies, and external partners under tight timelines and in a matrixed pharma environment. Contribute to Global Medical Affairs team operations, including meeting coordination, agenda building, slide preparation, and capturing meeting minutes and follow-ups. Maintain project tracking and communication through light project management efforts. Assist with HCP engagement support, including payment and sponsorship tracking processes. Support newsletter creation and digital content updates, including basic site maintenance and administration across platforms (Teams, SharePoint, SKIM). Manage vendor relationships for advisory boards, steering committees, and other external collaborations.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications Strong background in medical/scientific communication or medical writing. Experience supporting Global Medical Affairs initiatives, particularly in oncology. CAR-T therapy exposure or deep understanding is highly preferred. Familiar with internal communication tools such as Teams, SharePoint, SKIM, and managing email distribution lists. Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in large pharmaceutical or biotech organizations. Comfortable operating in a high-tempo, dynamic environment typical of large pharma. Bachelor’s degree not required, but strong scientific literacy is essential.