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 for centralized content creation (CCC) is responsible for facilitating the successful development and execution of centralized content in alignment with global strategies. This role collaborates closely with Scientific Communication Indication Leads, Medical Review Leads, Medical Directors and other internal stakeholders to drive adoption of centralized content and harmonization of medical communications across functions. Materials developed should be market relevant and meet the needs of both medical and commercial communications.

The CCC Associate Director manages the tactical development and maintenance of centralized content and the digital repository, while working in coordination with the Head of Centralized Content to drive efficiencies, enhancements, and innovation. The role also participates in the supervision of consultants and medical communication agencies, helping to shape how scientific stories are told and shared worldwide.

Accountabilities  

• Lead the development, maintenance, and execution of an annual materials plan in partnership with Scientific Communications Leads, Global Medical Directors, and Medical Reviewers.

• Drive the creation of Global Slide Libraries and other CCC deliverables that support global medical and commercial strategies.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Research, Clinical Development, Commercial, Biostatistics, Medical Information, Training, and HEOR to ensure centralized content aligns with global strategy and local needs.

• Partner with stakeholders and reviewers to resolve comments efficiently and escalate unresolved issues through appropriate channels.  

• Work closely with Medical Review to ensure quality, review readiness, and timely approval for distribution.  

• Lead CCC communication plans to keep stakeholders informed, engaged, and aligned.  

• Oversee day-to-day operations for centralized content creation, including organizing and leading meetings, setting clear actions, and tracking follow-up.  

• Ensure CCC materials are consistently updated, findable, and accessible in the digital repository.  

• Work cross-functionally to ensure other approved materials remain current and accessible within the content repository.

• Serve as a key point of contact for questions on centralized content creation and lead training sessions for internal stakeholders.  

• Report on metrics that track centralized content use and impact, turning insights into action.  

• Oversee the work of external consultants and agencies, including budget management and timeline oversight.  

• Drive AI initiatives to optimize usage, reach, and personalization of materials.  

• Contribute business knowledge to the assessment and evolution 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.

• Strong project management skills.

• Experience in strategic content creation (eg scientific platforms and global slide libraries) and medical communications.

• Experience with Medical/Legal/Regulatory Review and Veeva platforms.

• Ability to interpret and organize highly complex scientific data.

• 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 up/ review / edit scientific data.

• Strong working knowledge of current good publication practices and guidelines.

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? Apply now!

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