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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for scientific communications in the United States is $31.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $40.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Scientific Communications job involves translating complex scientific information into clear, engaging content for various audiences, including researchers, healthcare professionals, and the general public. Professionals in this field create materials such as research summaries, press releases, regulatory documents, and marketing content for scientific or medical products. They often work in industries like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, academia, or publishing. Strong writing, editing, and data interpretation skills are essential for success in this role.

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Daily responsibilities in Scientific Communications typically include creating and editing scientific content such as research summaries, press releases, presentations, and reports tailored to both specialist and general audiences. Professionals in this role often collaborate closely with researchers, subject matter experts, and marketing teams to ensure clarity and accuracy of information. You may also manage social media or website content, oversee publication processes, and attend scientific events to gather and disseminate new findings. Depending on your organization, the pace can be fast-moving and deadline-driven, requiring strong organization and communication skills.

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To thrive in Scientific Communications, you need a solid background in science or a related field, exceptional writing and editing skills, and experience conveying complex information to diverse audiences. Familiarity with tools such as reference managers, data visualization software, and publishing platforms, along with relevant certifications like the Medical Writer Certified (MWC), are often beneficial. Outstanding soft skills include attention to detail, creativity, collaboration, and the ability to translate technical concepts clearly. These skills are vital for effectively bridging the gap between scientific experts and non-specialist audiences, ensuring information is accessible, accurate, and impactful.

What jobs can you get in scientific communications?

Jobs in scientific communications include roles such as scientific writer, medical writer, science communicator, public information officer, and science editor. These positions typically require strong writing skills, knowledge of scientific concepts, and often familiarity with tools like content management systems or graphic design software. They are found in academia, industry, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
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Infographic showing various Scientific Communications job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,473 per year, or $31.5 per hour.

Associate Director, Scientific Communications

Leo Pharma

Madison, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and support the development and execution of strategic and tactical publication and Medical Education plans across the product lifecycle.

  • Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Field Medical/MSLs, Medical Information, Brand, Global teams, and other stakeholders to identify customer needs and translate insights into scientific communication materials.

  • Provide scientific content development, editorial support, literature reviews, and ensure materials are scientifically accurate, compliant, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Job description

Application deadline:
Location: Madison 07940, New Jersey, United States
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 4828
Role Description
Bring science to life and shape the conversations that advance patient care.
Join LEO Pharma to lead impactful publications, medical education, and scientific communications that translate complex data into meaningful insights for healthcare professionals across North America.
Your Role:
As an Associate Director Scientific Communications, you will lead the development and execution of high-quality publications, medical education, and scientific communication materials aligned with the North America Medical Affairs strategy. This includes creating compliant customer-facing and internal resources, translating scientific data into clear and audience-appropriate content, and supporting strategic and tactical publication plans across the product lifecycle. The role partners cross-functionally with Medical Affairs and other stakeholders, with a primary focus on US initiatives and potential North America or global adaptation, while driving process improvements and expanding the impact of Medical Communications.
This is a hybrid role based out of LEO's Madison, NJ office.
Your Responsibilities:
  • Lead and support the development and execution of strategic and tactical publication and Medical Education plans across the product lifecycle, including manuscripts, congress abstracts, posters, symposium presentations, and related scientific communication and medical education deliverables aligned with North America and global medical plans.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Field Medical/MSLs, Medical Information, Brand, Global teams, and other stakeholders to identify customer needs, educational gaps, emerging trends, and priority scientific topics, translating insights into clear, accurate, balanced, and audience-appropriate materials.
  • Provide scientific content development, editorial support, literature reviews, competitive intelligence, and critical analysis to ensure materials are scientifically accurate, strategically aligned, balanced, and compliant.
  • Support scientific content development for major medical meetings, congresses, advisory boards, medical education programs, and other external engagement opportunities.
  • Assist in the development and execution of Medical Education and Training strategies and plans for assigned therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with North America Medical Affairs objectives.
  • Track, analyze, and report insights, KPIs, metrics, and outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of medical education and scientific communication initiatives and inform continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with external medical communications agencies, publication vendors, and medical education partners to manage timelines, deliverables, quality, and execution of scientific materials and programs.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives by developing tools, templates, best practices, and quality improvement approaches that enhance efficiency, consistency, and impact across publications, medical education, and scientific communications.
  • Support disease awareness and medical education amplification efforts, including the development of social media content where appropriate and compliant.

Your Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree (PharmD or PhD) in biosciences or related fields is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in Medical Affairs as publications lead &/or publications medical writer or 7 years with publications/ medical communication agency experience.
  • Experience with Pharma publication planning is required.
  • Experience in launch planning and execution of launch related Medical/Medical Communications tactics
  • Omnichannel publications and medical education expertise is preferred.
  • Ability to conduct focused literature searches on topics relevant to disease areas that LEO Pharma is engaged.
  • Familiarity and application of AMA Manual of style; knowledge of scientific publications regulations & best practices
  • Basic knowledge of clinical development processes & appropriate application of biostatistics; proficiency using standard software suites
  • Familiarity and application of reference organization programs.
  • Ability to travel including major congresses approximately 20%.

What Will Help You Succeed:
You bring strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You are comfortable working independently as well as in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and demonstrate a customer-focused mindset in everything you do. You have experience managing medical communications vendors and building strong partnerships across cross-functional teams. A growth mindset, openness to continuous improvement, and a passion for driving innovation in publications and scientific communications will help you thrive in this role.
Compensation:
The base salary range for this position is $180,000-230,000 per year. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the LEO Pharma range for this position. Salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.
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We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates because we believe that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes are what enable us to make the best decisions for LEO Pharma and meet the needs of the wonderfully diverse marketplace we operate in.
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