Introduction to role
This role is based in Barcelona, with an on-site commitment of three days a week. Fluency in English is required.
The Associate Director, Centralized Content is responsible for facilitating the successful development and execution of centralized content in alignment with global strategies, with a focus on supporting market relevance and effective use across medical affairs teams and the broader organization.
You will collaborate closely with the Scientific Communication Indication Leads, Medical Review Leads, Medical Directors, country medical stakeholders, and other internal partners to ensure adoption of centralized content and harmonization of medical communications across functions and markets, informed by relevant field insights. Developed materials should be market relevant and meet the needs of medical and commercial communications, while supporting consistent, practical use across markets as a reliable single source of truth for the broader organization.
As an Associate Director, you will manage the tactical development and maintenance of centralized content and the digital repository for centralized content. You will also work in coordination with the Head of Centralized Content to drive efficiencies and enhancements and participate in the supervision of consultants and medical communication agencies.
Accountabilities
Developing, maintaining, and executing an annual materials plan in collaboration with the Sci Comms Leads, Global Medical Directors, Medical Reviewers, and relevant country medical stakeholders.
Leading the creation of Global Slide Libraries and other centralized content deliverables that are scientifically rigorous, audience-appropriate, and fit for use across markets.
Collaborating with internal stakeholders (e.g., US and international Medical Affairs, country medical teams, Research, Clinical Development, Commercial, Biostatistics, Medical Information, Training, HEOR) to ensure that centralized content is aligned with global strategy and informed by market needs and field insights.
Collaborating with stakeholders and reviewers to resolve comments and escalate unresolved comments/issues through appropriate channels
Working closely with Medical Review to ensure quality, review readiness, and approval for distribution.
Leading centralized content communication and engagement plans to keep stakeholders informed and proactively gather feedback from country stakeholders, incorporating relevant field insights where appropriate.
Overseeing operations for centralized content including organizing and leading relevant meetings, following up with action items.
Ensuring that centralized content materials are updated, findable, and accessible.
Working cross-functionally with stakeholders to ensure other approved materials are up to date and accessible in the content repository.
Serving as point person to answer questions regarding centralized content and leading trainings for internal stakeholders.
Reporting on metrics that track centralized content use and adoption across stakeholder groups and markets.
Overseeing work of external consultants and agencies including budget and timelines.
Driving AI initiatives to optimize usage and reach of materials.
Contributing business knowledge to the assessment of system requirements for a centralized content digital platform.
Essential Skills/Experience
Advanced degree: PhD, PharmD, or MD.
3-5 years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical company, ideally across medical affairs, scientific communications, content development, or related roles.
Strong project management skills.
Experience in strategic content creation (e.g., scientific platforms and global slide libraries) and medical communications, with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, audience-appropriate materials.
Experience with Medical/Legal/Regulatory Review and Veeva platforms
Ability to interpret and organize highly complex scientific data and translate it into clear, relevant materials for different audiences.
Ability to check accuracy of scientific data and statements against literature.
Must be comfortable engaging with various types of digital platforms and programs such as Veeva, Docuvera, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Excel etc.
Must be comfortable tracking and summarizing metrics data.
Must have demonstrated ability to work independently.
No travel is required.
Desirable Skills/Experience
Demonstrated ability to write, review, and edit scientific data for different audiences.
Strong working knowledge of current good publication practices and guidelines.
Prior experience in Medical Affairs or adjacent medical functions, such as MSL, Medical Advisor, Scientific Communications, Training, or similar roles with exposure to country needs and field insights.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
At Alexion, work on rare disease challenges that truly matter, where closeness to patients shapes decisions every day and scientific rigor meets entrepreneurial spirit. Join brave originators who act with urgency to innovate, accelerate access, and expand reach for some of the most under-served patient populations. Experience an environment that combines the energy of a biotech with the scale and resources of a global biopharma, where learning is continuous, ideas are welcomed, and diverse perspectives fuel better solutions. Here, careers grow alongside a rapidly evolving portfolio, supported by leaders who encourage curiosity, integrity, and meaningful impact for people living with rare and devastating diseases.
Ready to help redefine how centralized scientific content drives impact for patients worldwide? !
Date Posted
01-jul-2026
Closing Date
14-jul-2026
Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Alexion participates in E-Verify.
