Senior Scientific Communications Manager

About Us: 

Oruka Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ORKA) is developing novel biologics designed to set a new standard for the treatment of chronic skin diseases. Oruka’s mission is to offer patients suffering from chronic skin diseases like plaque psoriasis the greatest possible freedom from their condition by achieving high rates of complete disease clearance with dosing as infrequently as once or twice per year. Oruka is advancing a proprietary portfolio of potentially best-in-class antibodies that were engineered by Paragon Therapeutics and target the core mechanisms underlying plaque psoriasis and other dermatologic and inflammatory diseases. For more information, visit www.orukatx.com

As we build our core team, we're seeking top talent in different functional areas who are not just looking for a job, but an opportunity to be part of something bigger.  Someone who is passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to establishing an engaged, inclusive, and positive company culture.  

Job Title: Senior Scientific Communications Manager        

Location:  Remote OR Hybrid 3 days/week if located near office in either Waltham, MA or Menlo Park, CA will be required    

Role Overview: We’re looking for a Senior Scientific Communications Manager to join our growing biotech team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys turning complex scientific and clinical information into clear, accurate, and useful communications for a variety of audiences.

At a small startup, this person will wear multiple hats. You’ll help shape our scientific story externally and internally, while also building and supporting core Medical Information capabilities. That means creating high-quality scientific materials and helping ensure that medical inquiries are addressed in a timely, accurate, balanced, and compliant way.

This role is a great fit for someone who is scientifically strong, highly organized, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited to build processes in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

Scientific Communications

• Develop and refine clear, compelling scientific messaging across programs and stages of development
• Draft and manage scientific content such as:
• • slide decks
  • congress materials
  • medical Information letters
  • medical affairs and training materials
  • FAQs and background documents
  • external sci comm projects (e.g. webinars, podcast, product theaters, symposia)
• Translate preclinical, translational, and clinical data into audience-appropriate communications
• Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and company leadership to ensure scientific accuracy and message consistency
• Help prepare materials for advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific congresses
• Contribute to the development of the company’s scientific narrative as programs advance

Medical Information

• Help build and maintain core Medical Information content and processes in an early-stage company environment
• Develop, review, and update standard medical response documents and reference materials
• Research and synthesize literature and internal data to support responses to unsolicited medical inquiries
• Ensure responses are accurate, balanced, evidence-based, and compliant with internal and external requirements
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Pharmacovigilance to support appropriate documentation and escalation of medical inquiries, adverse events, and product complaints, as applicable
• Maintain a library of response letters, FAQs, and scientific references
• Identify trends in incoming medical questions and share insights with internal stakeholders
• Support training of internal teams on scientific messaging and Medical Information processes
• Help manage external Medical Information vendors or agency partners, when applicable

Other Requirements: the ability to travel at least twice yearly to company all hands meetings and optionally to scientific conferences where you feel your presence is of value

Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in life sciences preferred
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience in scientific communications, medical communications, medical affairs, medical information, or a related biotech/pharma function
• Experience in dermatology or immunology strongly preferred
• Strong scientific writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor content to different audiences
• Solid understanding of drug development, clinical research, and interpretation of scientific data
• Experience supporting scientific communications deliverables such as presentations and congress materials
• Experience developing or reviewing Medical Information content is strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy and compliance
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt quickly in a startup setting
• Experience working with vendors, medical writers, or outsourced contact center/Med Info partners
• Collaborative, practical, and comfortable working across functions with limited structure

Qualifications:

• Required BA/BS in related discipline, a combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered
• Advanced degree in life sciences preferred
• Experience in the dermatology or immunology therapeutic areas highly preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience in publications, medical affairs, scientific communications, or medical writing within biotech, pharma, or a medical communications environment
• Knowledge of ICMJE recommendations, Good Publication Practice guidelines, and standard publication planning processes
• Strong experience managing scientific publications, including manuscripts, abstracts, and posters
• Demonstrated experience working with and managing external medical writing vendors or publications agencies
• Strong understanding of publication planning, congress execution, and scientific data communication
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex deliverables simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide thoughtful editorial and strategic feedback
• High attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy, quality, and compliance
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate with autonomy and help build processes where structure is still evolving
• The ability to travel twice yearly to company all hands meetings and optionally to scientific conferences where presence is of value

Compensation:

• An appropriate financial package will be developed for the successful candidate to include a competitive base salary and equity, with a performance-related bonus opportunity.
• The anticipated salary range for candidates, who will work remotely is $161,000 to $187,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Oruka is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

We're looking forward to hearing how you can contribute to our team and mission. Join us in shaping the future of our company and making a real impact every day.

What We Offer:

• A chance to be part of a vibrant startup culture where your work can directly impact bringing new medicines to patients.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.