Associate Director, Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications

Associate Director, Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications

Verve is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company established with a mission to solve the global health epidemic of cardiovascular disease. Founded by world-leading experts in cardiovascular medicine, human genetics and gene-editing, Verve is pioneering a new approach to the care of cardiovascular disease, potentially transforming treatment from chronic management to single-course gene editing medicines. The company’s initial three programs – VERVE-101, VERVE-102, and VERVE-201 – target genes that have been extensively validated as targets for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), a root cause of cardiovascular disease. VERVE-101 and VERVE-102 are designed to permanently turn off the PCSK9 gene in the liver and are being developed initially for heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) and ultimately to treat atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) patients not at goal on oral therapy. VERVE-201 is designed to permanently turn off the ANGPTL3 gene in the liver and is initially being developed for homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) and ultimately to treat patients with refractory hypercholesterolemia. In 2024, Verve was named a Top Place to Work by The Boston Globe for the fourth consecutive year. Verve is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Position

Verve is seeking an Associate Director, Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications to drive medical strategy and execute key initiatives, reporting into the Executive Director, Medical Affairs. In this role, you will leverage strong communication skills to influence and align key stakeholders, including senior management, while developing high-impact scientific publications, medical communications, and educational programs. You will lead the creation of core materials such as slide decks and scientific platforms, support scientific congresses, and act as a key scientific resource for internal teams across research, clinical, regulatory, and corporate communications. This role is an exciting opportunity to shape Verve’s medical and scientific narrative and drive innovation in cutting-edge gene editing technology.

This is a hybrid role and requires 3-days in our Boston office. We are only considering local candidates at this time.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with medical affairs and executive teams to establish and shape the medical affairs function at Verve.
• Oversee the development and execution of medical education strategies, educating the healthcare community on Verve’s gene-editing approach to cardiovascular disease while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement communication plans for Verve’s clinical and preclinical programs.
• Deliver accurate and impactful peer-to-peer scientific presentations and materials.
• Disseminate clinical information to thought leaders, payers, and key stakeholders, ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with clinical and regulatory teams to plan and manage clinical trial activities.
• Serve as an expert medical reviewer in the medical, legal, and regulatory (MLR) process.
• Lead high-impact projects aligned with organizational goals, ensuring efficient resource use and timely execution.
• Address complex challenges by integrating diverse perspectives into strategic plans.
• Work closely with senior leadership, internal teams, and external stakeholders to align priorities and achieve objectives.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to enhance project success and organizational effectiveness.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to foster collaboration and alignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or clinical field required. Advanced degree preferred (e.g., M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., MSN).
  • At least 9 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting.
  • Experience delivering Medical Education strategies and programs.
  • Experience with publications and scientific communications planning and execution.
  • Experience in cardiovascular disease is a plus.
  • Experience with emergent and innovative technology is a plus.
• Skills & Abilities
  • Adept at scientific congress strategic planning and execution (KOL engagement, congress exhibition, competitive intelligence).
  • Proven ability to lead projects and solve complex problems.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to persuade and influence stakeholders in sensitive, high-impact situations.
  • High emotional intelligence, with the ability to manage both your own emotions and those of others, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
  • Skilled in conflict resolution and maintaining relationships in challenging scenarios.
  • Experience managing budgets, resources, and schedules to meet performance and project requirements.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to clarify and structure ambiguous problems.
  • Experience in policy development and implementation with potential company-wide effects.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong team dynamics, proactively preventing and resolving challenges.
  • Available for occasional domestic and international travel (<10%).