The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Materials, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment. Asahi Kasei Therapeutics is the global specialty pharmaceutical business of Asahi Kasei. We are a commercial-stage company committed to positively impacting health by expanding therapeutic options that improve the lives of patients around the world. Drawing upon our strong heritage of scientific innovation, we aim to help reshape care in transplantation, nephrology, immunology, infectious diseases and other underserved conditions. Job Description: The Director of Medical Communications provides strategic leadership for Medical Communications in support of Therapeutic Area Medical Units. This role partners closely with Medical Directors, Medical Information, Clinical Development, HEOR/Real-World Data, Field Medical, Regulatory, Commercial, and Corporate Communications to translate scientific evidence into integrated medical communication strategies that advance patient care, support compliant scientific exchange, and strengthen scientific leadership across approved products and pipeline assets. The Director is responsible for developing and executing medical communication strategies, scientific narratives, multichannel scientific engagement, and medical content guidance that support healthcare professionals, patients, payers, and other stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle. The base compensation range for this role is $190-230K. Base Compensation is influenced by many factors including, but not limited to: time in the role, previous experience, skills, knowledge, performance, work requirements, internal equity, and business / economic conditions. Summary of Key Responsibilities Lead strategic Medical Communications within the Therapeutic Area Medical Unit model, partnering with Medical Directors to develop and execute integrated medical communication strategies across commercial products and pipeline programs. Partner with the Medical Directors, Clinical Development, Research, Regulatory, HEOR/RWD, Field Medical, Commercial, and Corporate Communications to translate scientific evidence into medical communication strategies that support annual medical plans and corporate objectives. Lead the development of multichannel disease state education assets, peer-to-peer web-based and other HCP engagement strategies while ensuring scientific accuracy, objectivity, fair-balance, and alignment with internal medical communications plans. Oversee Medical Affairs website/content hub strategy, including content planning, taxonomy/SEO considerations, asset upload readiness, Veeva/MLR review coordination, and user experience input. Support integration of new assets, products, or therapeutic areas into medical communications platforms, including development of disease-state, pipeline, clinical trial, congress, publication, and mechanism-of-action content. Lead planning and execution for medical congress presence, including communication objectives, exhibit booth strategy, vendor coordination, logistics, booth staffing, asset development, and post-congress follow-up. Lead development and review of medical press releases, congress-related communications, and associated social/digital content in partnership with Corporate Communications, and external partners. Collaborate with Medical leadership to develop internal communications highlighting Medical Affairs activities and impact. Support Medical Information and Field Medical content development by providing scientific content strategy, therapeutic area context, and alignment with broader Medical Communications plans to inform response development and resource prioritization. Maintain awareness of scientific publications, competitive insights, and disease state knowledge. Develop the annual tactical plan and budget for Medical Communications activities; manage Medical Communications vendor, contracts, and invoicing. Develop, monitor, and communicate metrics and KPIs that demonstrate the impact of Medical Communications on scientific engagement, customer experience, organizational priorities, and Medical Affairs strategy. Required Qualifications and Skills Advance degree (PharmD, PhD, MD or equivalent) 10+ years of progressive Medical Affairs experience, including Medical Communications and Medical Information leadership responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic medical communications Experience with digital medical communications platforms, content management systems, and multichannel engagement strategies. Experience in Medical Information operations, inquiry management, and compliant scientific exchange. Vendor management including performance, quality, and budget oversight In depth knowledge of Medical Affairs ethics and compliance environment Travel expectations: approximately 20%, domestic and international #LI-AS1 #Hybrid As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment. Be cautious of fraudulent communications claiming to be from Asahi Kasei. Incidents have occurred in which individuals impersonating Asahi Kasei recruiters have contacted people on LinkedIn requesting personal information. If someone does not have a verification badge, that person is not authorized to engage in recruitment activities on behalf of Asahi Kasei. Please also note that we never ask applicants to make any payments in the recruitment process. If you receive any suspicious messages or recruitment outreach that does not meet these criteria, please do not respond, and report the matter directly to LinkedIn. Asahi Kasei in North America emphasizes recruiting key talent within the region. Across our multiple business units, we focus on growth, innovation, and initiative to help develop our people and give them the resources they need to succeed. Part of our mission is to be a good corporate citizen, dedicating our time to employees, customers, and communities around us. As an employer, Asahi Kasei offers a comprehensive benefits package, growth opportunities throughout our companies, and a diverse environment to enhance your career. About Asahi Kasei The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to life and living for people around the world. Since its foundation in 1922, Asahi Kasei has consistently grown through the proactive transformation of its business portfolio to meet the evolving needs of every age. With more than 46,000 employees around the world, the company contributes to a sustainable society by providing solutions to the world's challenges through its three business sectors of Material, Homes, and Health Care. In North America, Asahi Kasei currently has over 23 business units and 10,000 employees. Our People Asahi Kasei recognizes that our people are our greatest strength. We operate with an emphasis on developing our employees and promoting from within. Our broad spectrum of companies within the Material, Homes, and Health Care sectors allows employees to collaborate across locations and industries. The possibilities for employees will continue to grow as we accelerate new business activity internally and externally through mergers and acquisitions. For assistance in submitting your application or with the careers site, please reach out to Asahi-WFP@ak-america.com. Please note we do not accept resumes or applications via email. Don't see an opening that matches your skills? Setup job alerts by selecting Sign In, located in the upper right of the page, to create an account.

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