Senior Director, Global Scientific Communications and Publications

Who we are:

At Agios, we are fueled by connections to transform rare diseases. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture – one that sparks bold thinking and strengthens our connections with each other and with the rare disease communities we serve. We embrace diverse backgrounds with respect, active listening, and a commitment to inclusion – because our differences shape how we hire, collaborate, and innovate. Our team’s proven track record of executional excellence, combined with our depth of expertise and dedication, enables us to develop innovative medicines that reflect the priorities of rare disease communities. Our commitment is more than scientific – it’s deeply personal, grounded in the meaningful connections we have built. To learn more, visit www.agios.com and follow Agios on LinkedIn and X.

The impact you will have:

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic Senior Director, Global Scientific Communications and Publications expert to join our Global Medical Affairs team and lead a high-functioning communications/publications/congress team. We want someone who cares about this important work, and who’s driven to connect to our mission of helping the patient communities we serve. The Senior Director, Global Scientific Communications and Publications is a strategic leader within Global Medical Affairs responsible for shaping and executing the global scientific narrative across the product lifecycle. This role ensures the timely, accurate, and impactful dissemination of clinical and scientific data to external stakeholders, while maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity and compliance.

They will be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of publication and scientific communication plans and tactics, including but not limited to manuscripts, congress presentations, core slide decks, scientific platform, booth content, MSL tools for external use, company organized symposia, and ad-board content. The role oversees a high-impact team and partners cross-functionally and externally to drive an integrated publications and scientific communications strategy, translating complex data into compelling evidence that supports clinical adoption, informs healthcare decision-making, and differentiates the company’s portfolio globally. This leader will engage with multiple internal and external stakeholders such as Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Translational Research, Biology Research, HEOR, Biostatistics, Training, external authors, investigators, publishers, and medical communications agencies. 

What you will do:

• Lead and develop a high-performing global Scientific Communications and Publications team, setting clear strategic direction, priorities, and performance expectations aligned with Medical Affairs and enterprise objectives
• Define and lead the global publications and scientific communications strategy, ensuring alignment with asset, lifecycle, and corporate priorities
• Direct end-to-end global publication planning and execution (manuscripts, abstracts, congress strategy), ensuring compliance with ICMJE/GPP and alignment to key milestones
• Oversee development of high-impact scientific materials and ensure consistency, accuracy, and clarity of messaging across Medical Affairs deliverables
• Collaborate with Clinical, Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access to align on data communication while maintaining clear medical/commercial boundaries
• Partner with KOLs, investigators, and authors to shape content and represent the company in scientific forums
• Ensure compliant processes and oversight of vendors/agencies; build and lead a high-performing team (as applicable)

What you bring:

• Advanced degree (M.D., PhD, Pharm D) (desirable areas of experience include Rare Disease or Hematology).
• 10 years in biotech/pharma within Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or Publications
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills are required for this high visibility position.
• The ability to connect, balance, and integrate the needs of multiple, diverse stakeholder groups
• Proven leadership of global publications strategy, including congress planning and authorship engagement
• Deep knowledge of ICMJE, GPP, and global compliance standards
• Strong track record of cross-functional influence, external engagement, and operating effectively in a matrixed biotech environment
• Experience supporting late-stage assets and/or product launches preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Approximately 10% annual travel (domestic and international) is required for this position.

Concerned that you don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway! At Agios, we value each other’s differences and recognize that teams thrive when everyone brings their unique experiences to the table. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. If you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another opening!

Work Location:

Location Agnostic: Work location for this role is based on employee's individual preference. This role comes with the option of being either remote in the US or hybrid in our Cambridge Headquarters. Hybrid schedules vary but are generally less than 3 days per week onsite and hybrid employees are expected to live within commutable distance of our Cambridge Headquarters. Remote employees work entirely from home except for attending Company sponsored events/ meetings. For employees who choose to work remotely, travel may be required for certain company events commensurate with the above job description.

What we will give you:

• Deliberate Development. Your professional growth as one of our top priorities.
• Flexibility. We’re all about individual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles, health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity. When you’re at your best, we’re at our best.
• Premium benefits package. We invest in the health, wellbeing, and security of our people with a premium benefits package that is well-rounded and flexible to help meet the varied personal and professional needs of every member of our team. For more detail on the benefits we offer at Agios, visit the Inside Agios section of our website.
• Competitive and equitable performance-based compensation. This includes base salary and both short- and long-term incentives that are connected to our business strategy and vary based on individual and company performance.
  • The current base salary range for this position is expected to be between $229,562 and $344,342; final salary will be determined based on various factors including, but not limited to, years of relevant experience, job knowledge, skills and proficiency, degree/education, and internal comparators.
• Psychological safety. We support an environment of fearlessness. We want you to share your ideas, speak candidly and take data-informed risks to help push the boundaries.
• Commitment to diversity. We strive to foster a welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re continuously looking to improve the inclusivity of our workforce.
• Commitment to community. We’re an active participant in the communities that surround us – the communities where we live, and the community of people and their loved ones in need of better treatment options for conditions that are often overlooked.

Interested in learning more about what makes our culture unique? Visit the Inside Agios section of our website.