Associate Director, Scientific Communications Rare Disease
Kyowa Kirin North America · Princeton, New Jersey
Posted 26 days ago · $180,000 to $196,900
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days Kyowa Kirin North America's roles stay open a median of 26 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Kyowa Kirin North America's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Kyowa Kirin North America
- moderate 8 stale, 4 reposted of 27 open
- Hiring momentum
- 46 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Associate Director, Scientific Communications for Rare Disease at Kyowa Kirin is responsible for developing and executing scientific communications initiatives within the Rare Disease Medical Affairs organization. This role involves overseeing the creation of scientific materials, managing external agencies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align communications with strategic objectives.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Advanced degrees in life sciences, health sciences, pharmacy, medicine, nursing, or a related scientific discipline (MD, PharmD, PhD, DNP, or equivalent) required
- Minimum of seven (7) years in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical communications industry within Medical Affairs or Scientific Communications
- Minimum of three (3) years supporting Scientific Communications, Publications, or Medical Communications functions
- Demonstrated success developing and executing scientific communication initiatives
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and manage external medical communications agencies and vendors
- Background supporting publication planning, scientific dissemination, and data disclosure activities
Nice to have
- Rare Disease experience is strongly preferred
- Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools and platforms
What you get
- 401K with company match
- Annual Bonus Program
- Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule including Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and Volunteer Days
- Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
- HSA & FSA Programs
- Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility
- Minimal domestic travel required (<10%)
- Salary range provided, but actual salary may vary based on multiple factors
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