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Genetix Biotherapeutics

Director, Medical Education & Scientific Communications

full-time•Somerville

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Location

Somerville

Type

full-time

Experience

10+ years

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About this role

<div class="content-intro"><div> <div data-tid="messageBodyContainer"> <div data-tid="messageBodyContent"> <div> <div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>About Genetix Biotherapeutics</strong></p> <p>At Genetix Biotherapeutics every role has meaning, every team member is respected, and every day is a chance to make a difference. When you join Genetix, you're not just landing a new role, you become part of a company that's pursuing curative gene therapies to give patients and their families more days. We are doers, thinkers and collaborators who embrace and live by our values:</p> <p>Our innovation is rooted in the diversity of our teams and results are achieved through cooperation and the integration of multiple viewpoints. This is personal and we approach every challenge with radical care.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p> <p>The Director of Medical Education &amp; Scientific Communication will design, lead, and scale our global medical education strategy and scientific communications for cell‑based gene therapies addressing hemoglobinopathies. This leader will develop the company’s scientific narrative, ensure medical accuracy and balance across all channels, and equip healthcare professionals (HCPs), payer audiences, and patient communities with timely, evidence‑based information. The role spans strategy through execution—publication planning, congress activities, omnichannel medical education, and cross‑functional content governance—grounded in ethical standards and compliance.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p><strong>Medical Education Strategy &amp; Omnichannel Programs</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build a 1–3-year medical education roadmap aligned to clinical development and lifecycle plans.</li> <li>Analyze field and inbound insights to inform educational priorities</li> <li>Design non‑promotional education for multidisciplinary audiences (hematology, BMT/transplant, apheresis, transfusion medicine, genetic counseling, nursing), including webinars, symposia, workshops, and digital learning modules.</li> <li>Establish content measurement frameworks (reach, engagement, knowledge lift, practice intent) and continuous improvement loops.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Scientific Communications &amp; Publication Planning</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead end-to-end publication planning (abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, review articles, plain-language summaries) across clinical, translational, and real-world evidence.</li> <li>Chair or support publication steering committees; ensure adherence to GPP (Good Publication Practice), ICMJE authorship criteria, data transparency, and fair balance.</li> <li>Maintain the enterprise scientific lexicon and core claims matrix; ensure consistency across materials and channels.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Content Governance, Review, &amp; Compliance</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead or co‑lead medical review for scientific materials; partner with Legal/Compliance/Regulatory on clear SOPs and guardrails.</li> <li>Implement a scalable content operating model (templates, style guides, plain‑language standards, accessibility) and a robust medical approvals workflow.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cross‑Functional Partnership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Collaborate within Medical Affairs and with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial, Market Access, and Patient Advocacy to ensure accuracy and balance across communications.</li> <li>Develop and deliver scientific training programs for internal teams (e.g., onboarding for MSLs/field medical; refresher modules on gene therapy mechanisms, safety monitoring, LTFU requirements).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Digital Platform Ownership &amp; Analytics</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own Med Affairs content and define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting cadence.</li> <li>Pilot innovative formats (micro‑learning, interactive pathways, patient‑friendly visuals) and ensure accessibility for diverse audiences.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>MD, PharmD, PhD, or MS in a biomedical field; experience in hematology or cell and gene therapy strongly preferred.</li> <li><strong>8+ years</strong> in Medical Affairs/Scientific Communications within biopharma, including publication planning and medical education leadership.</li> <li>Deep understanding of hemoglobinopathies (SCD, β‑thalassemia), cell‑based gene therapy modalities, safety monitoring (including long‑term follow‑up), and registry/RWE considerations.</li> <li>Experience building omnichannel education programs.</li> <li>Fluency with compliance frameworks (GPP, ICMJE, ACCME, OIG, PhRMA Code) and medical review processes.</li> <li>Exceptional scientific writing, editorial judgment, and stakeholder management; comfortable engaging with KOLs, investigators, and advocacy leaders.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Attributes:</strong></p> <p><strong>Scientific Rigor &amp; Clarity:</strong> Translates complex gene therapy data into balanced, audience‑appropriate narratives.</p> <p><strong>Strategic Acumen:</strong> Connects education plans to clinical milestones, access needs, and the evolving competitive landscape.</p> <p><strong>Entrepreneurial Agility: </strong>Willingness and ability to do hands on work and produce content while setting a vision for team expansion and identifying and leading external vendors, as needed</p> <p><strong>Operational Excellence:</strong> Scales processes, platforms, and SOPs for quality, compliance, and speed.</p> <p><strong>Influence &amp; Collaboration:</strong> Builds trust across clinical, regulatory, market access, and field teams.</p> <p><strong>Inclusion &amp; Cultural Competence:</strong> Designs education that respects diverse backgrounds and health literacy.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Work Environment &amp; Travel</strong></p> <ul> <li>Hybrid role with on‑site days in Somerville, MA.</li> <li>Travel ~20–30% for congresses, site visits, and educator engagements.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Genetix is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.&nbsp; All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.</strong></p></div>

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  • The Director will design and lead the global medical education strategy and scientific communications for cell-based gene therapies. This includes developing the scientific narrative, ensuring medical accuracy, and equipping various audiences with evidence-based information.

About Genetix Biotherapeutics

Genetix Biotherapeutics is dedicated to transforming lives through curative therapies. Formerly bluebird bio, Genetix Biotherapeutics Inc. Is a privately held, commercial-stage biotechnology company dedicated to delivering genetic therapies for patients with severe rare diseases. The company has three FDA-approved genetic therapies for patients living with sickle cell disease, β-thalassemia, and cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy. These first-in-class, one-time administered therapies treat the underlying cause of disease and can offer significant and lasting benefits to patients and their families. Genetix is now better positioned to harness its decades of scientific innovation and extensive clinical data from hundreds of treated patients to more effectively deliver life-changing genetic therapies. As we enter this new era, Genetix Biotherapeutics is building an ecosystem to expand awareness and access for thousands of untreated patients. Rooted in decades of scientific innovation, we are sharpening our focus on commercial execution, scaling patient access, and enhancing the treatment experience for patients, families, and providers. Community guidelines: bit.ly/4nAuCWY

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