Head of Global Scientific Communications, Neurology

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and develop the Global Scientific Communications team for Neurology, aligned with the stage of development and launch readiness of the portfolio's assets.
• Lead the strategy and oversee the development and execution of scientific publications, medical communications, and medical education for the Neurology portfolio (both internal and external), ensuring open cross-functional and global-local collaboration and alignment with Neurology Therapeutic Area strategies.
• Act as a subject matter expert and key contributor to the Neurology Global brand and medical strategy.
• Oversee the development of strategic publication plans across the Neurology portfolio, overseeing high-quality publications (posters, abstracts, manuscripts) of clinical trial data, life cycle management studies, and real-world outcomes, in close coordination with RWE, HEVA, and R&D.
• Define and execute the high-level roadmap for scientific engagement models, standalone scientific events, and multichannel scientific communication platforms/frameworks, in alignment with Therapeutic Area strategy, to improve patient care and drive better health outcomes.
• Partner strategically with Global Medical Product Heads and the Global Commercial Lead to ensure medical-commercial alignment on scientific dissemination strategy for data generated by evidence generation teams, supporting compelling clinical value stories.
• Lead the development and execution of the Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP) communication strategy in collaboration with CSU, RWE, HEVA, MO&E, and country teams, ensuring timely and fair dissemination of evidence addressing gaps across LCM stages.
• Oversee development of the internal medical education plan (scientific platform, training modules, FAQs, backgrounders) and the foundational content for country-level training, leveraging digital and AI-enabled tools where possible.
• Maintain a current understanding of evolving trends within the Neurology therapeutic area and proactively identify areas of scientific interest that may impact Scientific Communications Plans, Medical Plans, and IEGPs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Medical, Pubs/Med Comms, FBM Excellence, Brand, Global/GMT/GBT/GPT colleagues) to ensure alignment and maximize the impact of Neurology scientific communications activities, identifying innovative solutions for medical education, publications, and external engagement within policy and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• MD (or equivalent), PhD, or PharmD
• 5 years medical, scientific or clinical experience
• Neuroscience, Neurology, or Ophthalmology background
• Demonstrated successful experience in Scientific Communications and Publications/Medical Affairs within the pharma/biotech industry.
• Experience managing medical communications and publications agencies and/or internal scientific writing teams
• Track record of implementing digital innovation and new channels to inform and educate intended audiences most effectively
• Budget and forecasting experience.
• Significant line and matrix management experience, with strong transversal collaboration across Medical, R&D, Commercial, HEVA, and Market Access functions.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to critically analyze and synthesize complex scientific/data information; strong analytical skills, and ability to disrupt the status quo with innovation while staying pragmatic and focused on priorities.
• People Leadership: Ability to engage and leverage team strengths; sets high standards, communicates proactively, and provides meaningful feedback, coaching, and support.

Preferred

• Additional Information: - Approximately 20–30% travel required, including congresses and key markets.