Executive Director, Medical Communications & Digital Excellence

Executive Director, Medical Communications & Digital Excellence

About the Company

Internationally renowned biopharmaceutical company

Industry
Pharmaceuticals

Type
Public Company

Founded
1858

Employees
10,001+

Categories

• Pharmaceuticals
• Biotechnology
• Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
• Health and Wellness

Specialties

• biotechnology
• innovation
• great place to work
• pharmaceuticals
• research and development
• and healthcare

Business Classifications

• E-Commerce
• B2B
• Enterprise

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Medical Communications and Digital Excellence. This transformative enterprise leadership role is pivotal in creating a unified, high-performing team that integrates medical communications excellence and digital engagement. The successful candidate will be responsible for elevating the scientific narrative strategies across all channels, both traditional and digital, and ensuring a consistent, impactful, and compliant voice. Key responsibilities include leading the organizational integration, serving as the enterprise center of excellence, and driving the pull-through of scientific strategies into digital channel execution. The role demands a leader with a deep understanding of scientific storytelling, digital engagement strategies, and a proven track record of scaling innovation, including AI and data-driven models, within a medical or commercial pharmaceutical context. Applicants for this role at the company should hold an advanced degree in life sciences or a related field, with at least 10 years' experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including a minimum of 5 years in medical communications and digital engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scientific narrative development, extensive knowledge of external scientific communications, and deep expertise in digital engagement strategies. Proven people-leadership experience, exceptional strategic thinking, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders are essential. The role also requires a leader with a strong understanding of compliance, and legal and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry, and excellent communication skills. The Executive Director will be expected to drive innovation, optimize resource allocation, and build a high-performing, inclusive team that is committed to results.

Hiring Manager Title
Vice President, Head of Medical Excellence

Functions

• Marketing
• Data Management/Analytics