Position summary:This position is primarily responsible for creating, editing, proofreading, annotating, and managing scientific content for physicians and allied healthcare providers (aHCPs) and providing strategic input for brand planning and competitive intelligence with a primary focus in hematology, oncology and Neurology. This position will also be responsible for supporting business/data analytics while working with internal members of multiple project teams to produce a range of scientific content and materials that satisfy the needs of our clients. The AMW will work very closely with leadership to steer scientific strategy for assigned initiatives.
Duties and responsibilities:- Assists in the development of promotional and other editorial content (slide decks, HCP tiering and biographies/backgrounders).
- Creates content for peer to peer programming activities.
- Provides strategic input for brand planning and competitive intelligence.
- Supports market research projects, tracker studies, Thought Leader identification and qualitative research.
- Represents S Phase at key client and industry meetings.
- Proofreads and annotates editorial work to comply with in-house, client, and/or American Medical Association (AMA) style guides.
- Researches and sources appropriate medical literature for editorial and data analytical projects and proposals utilizing various information sources such as journal subscriptions, academic libraries, and literature search databases.
- Continually monitors press releases and new publications for relevant client and competitor data.
- Summarizes data into tables, PowerPoint slides, and reports (above average ppt and excel skills).
- Establishes target dates for completion of assignments. Communicates with management when timelines are threatened. Establishes and enforces quality standards for documents.
- Implements the medical communication strategy for all regulatory submission documents as assigned.
- Implements project level data presentation and messaging standards for the assigned documents.
- Writes and/or assists in the writing of materials such as slide kits, sales training materials, advisory board materials/discussion guides, advisory board summaries and other new offerings developed by the company, and content for internet sites consistent with AMA, specific journal, or client style guidelines
- Revises content and materials to improve accuracy, style, content or focus.
- Identifies when permissions are needed to be obtained for reproducing copyrighted material and work with appropriate program staff to obtain them.
- Follows governmental regulations and company standard operating procedures for document preparation.
Requirements:- Medical Knowledge -Pharmacology knowledge; treatment process; new technologies; treatment modalities; important clinical trials; client and competitive pipeline in the therapeutic area
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality
- Quantity - Completes work in a timely manner; works quickly
- Design - translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; demonstrates attention to detail
- Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement date.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
- Project management - communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget
- Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of industry, as they pertain to one's own role
- Judgment - exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports & explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely
- Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work
- Dependability - commits to long hours of work and contributes beyond own responsibilities when necessary to reach department/company goals
- Adaptability - changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Organizational skills - develops realistic action plans; aligns work with strategic goals
- Follow-up skills - follows up on outstanding items with no supervision
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision
Experience:- PhD in life sciences, PharmD or MD
- 2+ years relevant medical information, communications, or marketing experience; commercial Pharma experience is highly desirable
- Above average power point and excel skills required
Qualities:- Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior; upholds organizational values
- Receptive to constructive criticism; applies feedback to improve performance
- Manages time effectively - measures self against standard of excellence
- Understands significance of own role in the organization
- Reacts and executes well under pressure
- Cost consciousness - develops and implements cost saving measures; works within approved budgets
- Demonstrates proper business etiquette in all business settings
