Job title: Global Scientific Communications Lead Rare Diseases (Systemic Mastocytosis)
Location: Cambridge, MA
The Global Scientific Communications Lead Rare Diseases (Systemic Mastocytosis) oversees the development and execution of the strategic publication, scientific communication plan, medical education and training for two products in Systemic Mastocytosis.
Main Responsibilities:The Associate Director, will work closely with external thought leaders and internal stakeholders on development, biostats, medical, R&D and other teams by leading:
- Strategic publication planning and execution, including the development of abstract submissions to medical and scientific congresses, posters, and platform presentations, manuscripts, and journal publication enhancements.
- Scientific communications strategic planning and resource development, including scientific platforms, lexicons, and FAQs/backgrounders, while supporting content development for a training.
- Medical education planning, including content development for live education programs and congress symposia, online education, multichannel HCP education, field medical tools, slide decks, medical booth resources and assets for omnichannel engagement.
- This role reports to the Director of Global Scientific Communications Rare Diseases in Global Medical Affairs at Sanofi.
- Collaboration with external authors and academic experts is essential to drive execution of high quality and relevant publications and medical education materials to address educational and data gaps and inform decision making.
- In addition to investigators/authors, a key element of this role involves managing scientific agencies and requires working closely with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders, particularly from Research and Clinical Development, to drive the data generation strategy and integration of scientific, clinical, and business priorities.
- The Global Associate Director will have experience and a proven track record of success in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a strong background in scientific research, publication planning, medical communications, and medical affairs activities.
Qualifications and Skills- Advance degree in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD or MS).
- A minimum of 2+ years pharma/biotech industry global
- Experience working in a matric organization and across team is preferred.
- Ability to interpret and critique scientific and medical data with respect to scientific and business implications are essential.
- Experience and demonstrated skill in the analysis, communication, and presentation of complex scientific and medical data.
- Track record of successfully developing peer-reviewed publications is required.
- Exemplary customer facing skills, and ability to collaborate with external Key Opinion Leaders on data dissemination strategies in a credible, responsive and customer focused manner is a necessity.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal; comfortable and experienced in making presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.
- Experience collaborating with and supporting international medical scientific teams.
- Knowledge of industry guidelines pertaining to data dissemination (e.g., CONSORT, ICMJE, GPPs) and interactions with health care providers (e.g., PhRMA Code, AdvaMed guidelines).
The salary range for this position is:
$148,500.00 - $214,500.00
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.
