Associate Director US Medical Communications Rare Tumors (Seaport MA)
Merck GroupJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Merck Group is seeking an Associate Director, US Medical Communications for Rare Tumors based in Seaport MA, onsite in Boston. The role leads strategic medical communications development and execution to inform healthcare professionals and internal teams, aligning with company goals and patient care in rare tumor diseases. What matters: a scientific bachelor's, 6+ years in pharma or related field, 3+ years managing medical communications work and agencies, strong analytical skills, and proven omnichannel publication planning. Preferred: advanced degrees (PhD, MD, PharmD) and CMPP, rare tumor experience, digital media fluency, and a collaborative, ethical mindset. Tips: tailor your resume to show leadership in matrix teams, measurable impact, and agency partnerships, emphasize ethics and regulatory experience, confirm US work eligibility and on-site readiness; sponsorship is not offered. Salary range: $143,600-$215,400 plus benefits.
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Your Role:
As the Associate Director, US Medical Communications, Rare Tumors, you will advance EMD Serono’s mission in rare diseases. You will lead strategic medical communications development and execution, conveying scientific and clinical information to healthcare professionals and internal teams. Your expertise will ensure communications align with organizational goals and support patient care in rare tumor diseases.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
- Scientific Bachelor’s degree required
- 6 or more years of prior experience working within the pharmaceutical industry or related fields or jobs with a relevant medical/scientific focus.
- 3+ years of demonstrated managerial skills in matrix reporting structures, including management of medical communications agencies.
- Proven experience in developing and executing communication strategies within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data to inform communication efforts.
- Expertise in omnichannel publication planning to maximize the reach and impact of data.
Location: Seaport MA
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced scientific degrees (Ph.D., PharmD, MD) strongly preferred (Master’s degree or other scientific or clinical degrees considered) with pharmaceutical industry or medical communications agency experience (required).
- CMPP credentials are preferred.
- Experience in rare tumors is highly desirable.
- In-depth knowledge of communicating through digital/social media platforms.
- Ability to communicate openly and share information to foster trust while encouraging constructive debate, making informed decisions, and ensuring shared commitment to outcomes.
- Demonstrated willingness to take risks and stand up for what is right while prioritizing the needs and experiences of customers and patients in all decisions.
- Commitment to setting and reaching ambitious goals and setting high standards while acting in the best interest of the company and taking initiative to drive results.
- Uphold ethical standards and being honest in all interactions.
- Ability to streamline processes to focus on what matters and creates impact and acting quickly to adapt to changes.
- Demonstrated ability to embrace new ideas, challenge the status quo, and seek innovative solutions while valuing diverse perspectives and treating others with respect and dignity.
Pay Range for this position: $143,600 - $215,400
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.
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