Associate Director, Scientific Communications - Skincare

Unclassified - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Irvine, CA

About the position

The Associate Director, Scientific Communications - Skincare is a pivotal role within AbbVie, responsible for the strategic and tactical execution of scientific communications and education for the Skincare Research and Development (R&D) and Medical Affairs organization. This position aligns with the Global Scientific Communications Strategy for Skincare, ensuring that all communications are in accordance with asset strategy and corporate goals across various product areas. The Associate Director will lead the planning and development of key scientific resources and tools that pertain to the skincare portfolio, focusing on differentiation strategies and competitive landscape analysis. In this role, the Associate Director will provide advanced scientific and medical resources that are accurate, consistent, and reflective of the latest clinical and scientific data. Collaboration is key, as the Associate Director will work cross-functionally with teams in R&D, Commercial, Compliance, Regulatory, and Legal to implement and deploy these resources effectively. The position requires maintaining expert knowledge in skincare and aesthetics, serving as a scientific, medical, and clinical expert to both internal stakeholders and external customers. The scope of the role extends to supporting both US and International teams, ensuring a global perspective in all communications and educational efforts. Key responsibilities include leading the development of scientific communications content, ensuring all materials are up-to-date and aligned with the Global Scientific Communications Strategy. The Associate Director will also plan and develop scientific communication tools, critically reviewing clinical and scientific resources, and exploring innovative modalities to enhance communication effectiveness. Additionally, the role involves identifying educational gaps, designing impactful internal training, supporting global publication plans, and organizing advisory boards to gather insights for scientific advancements. The Associate Director will maintain ongoing communication with peers in Medical Affairs to ensure alignment with departmental strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Skincare Scientific Communications content and resources, ensuring alignment with the Global Scientific Communications Strategy.
• Plan and develop Scientific Communications tools by reviewing clinical and scientific resources and new industry developments.
• Incorporate innovative modalities (digital and interactive technology) to enhance Scientific Communications resources.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of skincare and aesthetics fields based on scientific literature and industry developments.
• Gather feedback to identify educational scientific gaps and communicate trends to the broader team.
• Design and implement impactful internal training to enhance scientific understanding.
• Support global publications plans for Skincare.
• Organize advisory boards to obtain key insights for scientific advancements.
• Provide medical scientific education to external customers in support of the Skincare portfolio.
• Maintain communication with therapeutic area peers to ensure alignment of materials with departmental strategies.

Requirements

• PhD or MD degree in a scientific or medical field required.
• 5+ years of experience in a Scientific/Medical Communications or MSL role.
• Experience related to skincare, skin biology, dermatology, or medical aesthetics required.
• Strong scientific research background with the ability to critically review and analyze scientific literature and clinical data.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills with creative and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management, peers, and customers.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of clinical study design and methodology preferred.
• Knowledge of marketing theory, principles, and practices within the healthcare industry preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance