Director, Scientific Communications – Medical Content

Travere Therapeutics

. Lead medical content strategy and delivery for sparsentan within Global Medical Affairs .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $189,000 - $246,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading medical content strategy and delivery, ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficient in developing communication campaigns and managing content aligned with medical objectives in the pharmaceutical industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PharmD Or PhD In Life Sciences10+ Years In Scientific CommunicationsLeadership Of Cross-Functional ProgramsCMPP CertificationExperience In Nephrology And Rare Diseases

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Hard Skills

Medical Content StrategyContent Development ProcessesScientific Narrative DevelopmentDrug Development Process KnowledgeMedical Affairs Objectives Alignment

Soft Skills

Clear Written And Verbal CommunicationAbility To Influence Across FunctionsAttention To DetailExecutive Presence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProgramsVeevaPubStrat Max

Certifications & Qualifications

CMPP Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustrySmall Molecule PharmaceuticalsMedical AffairsScientific Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead medical content strategy and delivery for sparsentan within Global Medical Affairs
Ensure deliverables are scientifically accurate, compliant, and aligned with medical objectives
Partner across Global Medical and with internal and external stakeholders to translate evolving evidence into cohesive, timely, and impactful communications
Lead development of the scientific narrative and story arc
Collaborate with Publication and Congress & Medical Education teams to create holistic communication plans
Develop the strategic medical content plan and oversee new medical content aligned with Medical Affairs objectives
Develop communication campaigns for key focus areas
Lead Medical Content team and meetings
Partner with Medical Evidence Generation and Publication Leads on strategic content
Partner with Digital Engagement & Innovation on innovative digital content
Oversee vendors and review content for strategic alignment
Serve as subject matter expert for content development processes, best practices, medical-legal review, and external guidelines
Make timely recommendations and decisions while balancing priorities and trade-offs
Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies, escalating when needed
Build cross-functional alignment through communication, partnership, and follow-through
Adapt plans and content as evidence and priorities evolve while maintaining scientific integrity and product-strategy alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

PharmD or PhD in a related life sciences discipline
10+ years of experience across scientific communications and medical affairs in life sciences
Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional programs spanning multiple deliverables and timelines
Experience developing and managing a long-term story arc and medical content strategy and plan aligned to product strategy and medical objectives
Experience directing or reviewing content development
Experience in nephrology and/or rare diseases preferred
Broad knowledge of the drug development process, with a focus on integrated planning across early- and late-stage portfolios
CMPP certification preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft programs
Familiarity with Veeva and PubStrat Max is a plus
Professional experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, preferably small molecule pharmaceuticals
Ability to prioritize effectively in a complex environment while managing multiple concurrent initiatives with attention to detail and delivery discipline
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions
Executive presence to engage senior leadership across the business and represent the Scientific Communications function with credibility and authority
Ability to travel 15% to 25% domestically and internationally
Ability to work face-to-face with colleagues, including onsite presence in San Diego

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premium health offerings for eligible employees and dependents
Financial, work-life and well-being offerings
Wellness and employee support programs
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Retirement plans with employer match
Generous paid time off
Short-term incentive
Long-term incentive compensation (company stock)