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Company Overview
Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) as well as a preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. At Dyne, we are on a mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and communities. Learn more at https://www.dyne-tx.com/, and follow us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Role Summary
The Senior Director, Scientific Communications Lead - DMD provides leadership for the planning, development, and execution of an integrated scientific communications strategy for Dyne’s Duchenne muscular dystrophy program. This role is responsible for defining long-term strategies that translate complex scientific, clinical, and real-world data into clear, accurate, and compliant communications for internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and payers. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in strategic scientific communication planning and cross-functional leadership ensuring close partnership with other functions withing the Global Medical Affairs team, as well as with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Research, HEOR, Commercial, and Corporate Communications to ensure cohesive planning and execution of Dyne’s scientific and medical education strategy.
This role is based in Waltham, MA.
Primary Responsibilities Include
$233,000 - $285,000 USD
The pay range reflects the base pay range Dyne reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Individual compensation depends on factors such as education, experience, job-related knowledge, and demonstrated skills.
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.
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.
Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering functional improvement for people living with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) as well as a preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. At Dyne, we are on a mission to deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and communities. Learn more at https://www.dyne-tx.com/, and follow us on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Role Summary
The Senior Director, Scientific Communications Lead - DMD provides leadership for the planning, development, and execution of an integrated scientific communications strategy for Dyne’s Duchenne muscular dystrophy program. This role is responsible for defining long-term strategies that translate complex scientific, clinical, and real-world data into clear, accurate, and compliant communications for internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and payers. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in strategic scientific communication planning and cross-functional leadership ensuring close partnership with other functions withing the Global Medical Affairs team, as well as with Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Research, HEOR, Commercial, and Corporate Communications to ensure cohesive planning and execution of Dyne’s scientific and medical education strategy.
This role is based in Waltham, MA.
Primary Responsibilities Include
- Develop and lead the global scientific communications strategy for DMD aligned with program and corporate objectives
- Develop and ensure the execution of a long-term strategic publication plan, including integration of preclinical, clinical, and real-world evidence data into dissemination roadmaps and evidence-generation narratives, and maintain visibility into timelines, dependencies and risks to ensure on-time delivery
- Assist in developing Dyne’s overall congress strategy and presence, including planning medical booth assets, symposia, and presentations
- Plan and execute global medical communications initiatives (e.g., IME, roundtables) that support product strategy
- Serve as strategic advisor to cross-functional teams on scientific messaging and data interpretation
- Partner closely with Patient Advocacy and regional medical teams on the development of publications and educational materials for their respective audiences
- Manage agency partners and external vendors to deliver high-quality outputs
- Manage budgets and resources to support long-term planning and execution
- Mentor junior members of the team
- Doctorate degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with 12 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
- Experience in building strong and effective relationships with thought leaders
- Experience in managing vendor partners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Launch experience preferred
- Travel up to ~20%
$233,000 - $285,000 USD
The pay range reflects the base pay range Dyne reasonably expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. Individual compensation depends on factors such as education, experience, job-related knowledge, and demonstrated skills.
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.
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.
Salary : $233,000 - $285,000