Job Description Summary

Working in partnership with the GMA and IMA colleagues, Medical Communications, and the Writing delivery team for a designated client group/therapeutic area (TA)/brand, this role will be responsible for delivering and supporting scientific excellence of Medical Communications services across their accounts.

The main responsibilities of the role are:
*Ensuring medical communications deliverables are aligned with assigned scientific goals and objectives.
*Ensuring written materials contain appropriate scientific statements and support learning objectives.
*Developing original content, leading faculty and client communications relating to scientific content of medical communications deliverables.
*Ensuring quality, scientific accuracy and integrity of assigned projects.
*Assisting colleagues to achieve medical communication objectives through creation and execution of scientific and educational materials.
*Training and mentoring of the Writing delivery teams on selected therapy areas.
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Job Description

Major accountabilities:

Support for planning and execution of scientific communications for assigned franchises/TA or group of aligned TAs

• Oversees the delivery of colleague-requested support of medical/scientific communications plans and medical communications workshops for assigned franchises/TA or group of aligned TAs

• Leads the review of the medical/scientific communication plans with the stakeholders to ensure that requirements are met

• Collaborates with the internal Medical and Knowledge Solutions (MKS) team in developing plans and materials for, and participating in new business development meetings with existing and prospective clients

• Demonstrates ability to see the big picture and adds value by identifying the key/broad issues regarding client's product/brand

• Ensures MKS medical communication deliverables on assigned products/brand(s) are aligned with the product/brand scientific communication strategy and tactics

Therapeutic knowledge

• Oversees MKS medical communication content development for high-profile and scientifically complex therapeutic areas

• Demonstrates the ability to think creatively and applies extensive knowledge of assigned franchises/TA or group of aligned TAs

• Maintains thorough knowledge of key competitors (strengths, weaknesses, positioning, performance, etc.)

• Proactively and independently maintains knowledge on the product and/or therapeutic category

• Recommends and implements strategy-aligned and innovative medical communications solutions to meet needs

• Demonstrates ability to think about the scientific landscape that shapes a product and provides insights to wider team

Editorial and reviewing

• Responsible for the quality and scientific accuracy/integrity of projects

• Ensures written materials and slides meet product objectives and contain appropriate scientific statements and learning objectives

• Provides guidance and direction to writers/editorial project team

• Communicates key issues/initiatives to team accurately and in timely manner

• Detects/anticipates strategic inconsistencies or potential problems and develops solutions

Champions optimum collaboration and ways of working between MKS and the internal colleagues

• Leads by example in terms of working with the colleagues. Listens to and acts on improvement ideas, and translates into actionable service improvements

KPIs

• 100% compliance with legal regulations, industry codes and internal compliance standards

• Specific feedback: global teams as well as Regions and countries, on the efficacy and effectiveness of the service

• Level of service adoption. Measured by the number of additional activities being conducted outside of the agreed delivery framework

• Delivery of services in line with defined KPI targets to measure service quality and timeliness

Education

Minimum: Healthcare professional degree or degree in a healthcare-related field
Desirable: Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) in life science/healthcare

Languages

• Fluent English (oral and written).

• Preferred: a second major European language.

Experience/professional experience

• At least 5 years' experience of working with international Medical Communications for either an agency or in an internal role within the pharmaceuticals industry

• Experience in a wide array of Medical Communications activities, including, but not limited to, publications, slide decks, symposia, standalones, advisory board meetings, etc.

• Track record in developing Medical Communications plans

• Track record of working effectively in a matrixed organization and / or between complex structures between client and deliver teams

• Desired experience in digital solutions and innovation

• Experience in a multi-cultural work environment and international working

• Strong negotiations & stakeholder management skills

Leadership skills

• Ability to scope and lead content projects, manage internal and external resources and direct content projects through to completion; role models teamwork and collaboration skills

• Demonstrates excellent executive level verbal, written and presentation skills

• Anticipates and brings about change as needed; communicates change in a way that supports buy-in and long-term success

• Utilizes decision criteria such as cost, benefits, risks, timing, and buy-in; selects the strategy most likely to succeed with client(s)

• Solves issues, independently moderate conflicts with significant complexity and political sensitivity and influence senior management decisions

• Is sought out for advice and counsel; has proven credibility and cross-functional success

• Sets clear direction and priorities; mentors and coaches staff for improved performance

• Conveys credibility and maintains positive, professional image both internally and externally

• Demonstrates ability and willingness to assume a leadership/mentor role within the team

• Role models professional and positive qualities within the organization

• Ensures compliance and inspection /audit readiness. Is accountable that all associates in the team are adequately trained and comply with industry best practice (incl. GPP3) and internal guidelines/SOPs

Competencies

• Solution orientation

• Significant openness to piloting new ideas

• Comfort around higher management

• Conflict management

• Managing and measuring work

• Organizing

• Peer relationships

• Planning

• Politically savvy

• Drive for results

• Strategic agility

• Managerial courage

• Influencing

• Negotiation

Skills Desired

Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Medical Writing, People Management, Regulatory Compliance, Safety, Waterfall ModelPDN-9e04b91a-ff86-4c5c-9aa7-aa1c62c47398