Sr. Scientific Medical Communications Specialist in Cambridge, MA

Hybrid Cambridge or Bridgewater locations – preferred Cambridge Local candidates only

M-F 8AM-5PM 

Must Have:

• Minimum Education: PHARM D or PHD Sr. Scientific communications experience within pharmaceutical industry required Minimum 3-5 years of experience Digital experience, with experience with digital platforms Strong social communication skills, experience with Linkedin, Instagram, Omni-channel experience Communications and publications experience Knowledge of the publication process, validation, reviews, experience working with agencies Experience with Veeva

Nice to Have:

• 5+ years preferred Sr. Scientific communications experience within pharmaceutical industry Expertise in Dermatology

Summary

• This role reports into the Global Scientific Communications team within Global Medical Immunology, which is part of Client’s Specialty Care organization.
• Our Medical function serves as a key strategic partner with commercial, regulatory, clinical, and market access on therapeutic solutions to support patients’ needs.
• Within the Global Medical Immunology team, we are proud to support Client’s unrelenting commitment to scientific exploration and to work on Drug in the therapeutic area(s) of dermatology, pulmonology, rhinology, or gastrointestinal diseases.

 Main responsibilities:

Reporting to the Global Scientific Director, this key role will ensure successful development and execution of medical communications & education plans for Drug, through:

• Leading cross-functional medical communication/education planning efforts
• Developing strategically aligned, balanced, and accurate scientific communication points to guide the development of internal and external global and local medical communication
• Ensuring delivery of high-quality, fair-balanced, scientifically/clinically accurate medical communications resources including, scientific platforms, lexicons, and FAQs/trainings and disease backgrounders in accordance with established timelines, compliance guidelines/policies, and budgets
• Developing global medical education plans based on medical strategies and identified HCP educational gaps
• Designing and developing educational content, in collaboration with internal partners and external HCP experts, for live education programs, congress symposia, online/digital education, multi & omnichannel HCP education, field medical tools, slide decks, and medical booth exhibits
• Establishing and maintaining professional and collaborative relationships with KOLs involved in medical education
• Forecasting annual med com/education budgets and resource needs, contracting for agency support, and managing finance reconciliations, invoicing, and accruals
• Appropriately communicating the status of med com/education publication plans and key activities tactics to relevant stakeholders

About you

Education:

• Advance degree in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD)

Experience:

• Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• Track record of successfully developing scientific communications/medical education
• Experience in Medical/Legal review committees and familiarity with Veeva/Promomats/4M or similar content review systems preferred
• Vendor, project timeline, and budget management experience is necessary
• Knowledge of industry guidelines pertaining to interactions with health care providers (e.g., PhRMA Code, AdvaMed guidelines) and digital/medical educational (e.g., EFPIA/IFPMA)
• Expertise in Pulmonology, Rhinology, Gastroenterology and/or Dermatology preferred

 Skills and behaviors:

• Must possess the ability to provide strategic input and drive multiple complex projects
• Strong business ethics
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to critically analyze, interpret, and communicate complex medical/scientific data
• Ability to understand and comply with regulations
• Able to effectively collaborate and communicate with stakeholders regarding the planning and development publication deliverables
• Strong project management skills and the ability to oversee agency partners and associated budget
• Must be independent, multi-tasking, organized, and able to act as a leader in a fast-paced environment

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