Associate Director, Scientific Communications
$166k - $208k USD
Zenas is a clinical-stage global biopharmaceutical company committed to becoming a leader in the development and commercialization of transformative therapies for patients with autoimmune diseases. Our core business strategy combines our experienced leadership team with a disciplined product candidate acquisition approach to identify, acquire and develop product candidates globally that we believe can provide superior clinical benefits to patients living with autoimmune diseases. Zenas is advancing two late-stage, potential franchise molecules, obexelimab and orelabrutinib. Obexelimab, Zenas’ lead product candidate, is a bifunctional monoclonal antibody designed to bind both CD19 and FcγRIIb, which are broadly present across B cell lineage, to inhibit the activity of cells that are implicated in many autoimmune diseases without depleting them. We believe that obexelimab’s unique mechanism of action and self-administered, subcutaneous injection regimen may broadly and effectively address the pathogenic role of B cell lineage in chronic autoimmune disease. Orelabrutinib is a potentially best-in-class, highly selective CNS-penetrant, oral, small molecule Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) inhibitor with the potential to address compartmentalized inflammation and disease progression in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Zenas’ earlier stage programs include a preclinical, potentially best-in-class, oral, IL-17AA/AF inhibitor, and a preclinical, potentially best-in-class, oral, brain-penetrant, TYK2 inhibitor.
We are seeking top talent who share our commitment to patients and have a track record of success in acquiring, developing and commercializing products across the globe. Our colleagues have an opportunity to engage in a fast-paced learning environment and experience individual and organizational success as we work towards becoming a global immunology and autoimmune disease leader, while living our values of Transparency, Relationships, Urgency, Excellence and Innovation – TRUE Innovation!
Position Summary:
The Associate Director, Scientific Communications will play an integral role in driving scientific communications across Zenas’ programs. This role will have ownership across publication planning and execution, congress planning and scientific strategy, and development of scientific resources for Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, with strong scientific acumen and the ability to translate complex data into clear, high-quality scientific narratives. This position reports to the Director, Scientific Communications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support development and execution of global publication plans, ensuring alignment with overall scientific and medical strategy
- Lead or co-lead development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and congress presentations, managing timelines, and coordinating review cycles, comment reconciliation, and final approvals
- Ensure all publication activities adhere to ICMJE, GPP, and internal SOPs
- Lead the development and execution of medical congress strategy for major conferences. Coordinate timelines and roles across functions to ensure on-time execution, while individual workstreams remain led by their respective owners
- Develop, maintain, and update scientific and disease-state materials to support MSL engagement with external stakeholders. Ensure all materials are scientifically rigorous, compliant, and up to date
- Lead the development and update of the scientific communications platform, ensuring consistent, accurate messaging across channels
- Provide input into global medical strategy, contributing scientific communications perspectives to broader medical planning
- Support development and refinement of processes, templates, and tools for scientific communications and publication planning
- Partner with Medical Operations on budget tracking, vendor management, and conference-related logistics
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (PhD, PharmD or equivalent)
- Experience in immunology, autoimmune disease or rheumatology strongly preferred
- Experience in scientific communications, medical publications, or medical affairs (pharma, biotech, or agency)
- Strong understanding of publication ethics and compliance (ICMJE, GPP)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
- Comfort working in a fast-moving, resource-lean environment
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The position is eligible for a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Zenas is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $166,000 to $207,600. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location.
Zenas believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Zenas’ competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, equity, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans.
Zenas BioPharma is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an environment where diversity is valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and the needs of the business.