Director, Scientific and Medical Education
Department: 122 Medical AffairsLocation: Waltham, MA
Company Overview:
Dyne Therapeutics is discovering and advancing innovative life-transforming therapeutics for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. Leveraging the modularity of its FORCE™ platform, Dyne is developing targeted therapeutics that deliver to muscle and the central nervous system (CNS). Dyne has a broad pipeline for neuromuscular diseases, including clinical programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. For more information, please visit https://www.dyne-tx.com/, and follow us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Role Summary:
The Director, Scientific and Medical Education serves a critical role by supporting Dyne’s portfolio of preclinical and clinical stage programs. The successful candidate in this role will be accountable for the development and execution of a comprehensive publication and medical education strategy across programs. The candidate will ensure that clinical and non-clinical data from Dyne’s studies are communicated in an accurate, timely, compliant, and compelling manner through high-quality scientific publications, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations.
Additionally, this role will be responsible for the creation of internal and external medical education materials such as field medical decks, medical booth collateral, symposia, and internal onboarding and training resources. The Director will be closely partnered with other functions within the Global Medical Affairs team, as well as their counterparts in Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Research, and Corporate Communications to ensure cohesive planning and execution of Dyne’s scientific and medical education strategy.
This role is based in Waltham, MA without the possibility of being fully remote.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive, global publication and medical education strategy in line with individual Program and Corporate strategies
- Assist in developing Dyne’s overall congress strategy and presence, including planning medical booth assets, symposia, scientific summaries, and presentations
- Plan and execute global medical communications initiatives (e.g., IME, roundtables) that support product strategy
- Provide medical oversight for scientific review and approval of communication materials and medical materials in compliance with corporate standards and government/industry regulations
- Serve as internal expert on medical literature and data
- Partner closely with Patient Advocacy and regional medical teams on the development of publications and educational materials for their respective audiences
- Collaborate with the Global Medical Affairs Leads to ensure alignment on individual program priorities and gaps that can be addressed with scientific and medical communications initiatives
- Maintain scientific communications platform up to date, and oversee the development of new ones, as needed
- Serve as a key member of the Global Medical Affairs team
Education and Skills Requirements:
- Doctorate degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with a minimum of 10 years of experience with a focus on rare diseases, neuromuscular experience, or related discipline
- Analytical skills, with a track record of delivering against goals while working in high performing, diverse teams
- Demonstrated success in operating effectively in highly matrixed organizations where influencing skills are critical to day-to-day success
- Ability to quickly adapt to new disease areas or therapeutic modalities
- Experience in building strong and effective relationships with thought leaders
- Experience in managing vendor partners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Travel up to ~20%
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The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principles functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance workload.
This description is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time. The employee may be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned. All Employees are expected to adhere to all company policies and act as a role model for company values.
Dyne Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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