IQVIA

Scientific Advisor, Medical Communications

IQVIA • $99K — $248K *
Montclair, NJ 07042In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of medical communications agency experience.
  • PhD (preferred) or PharmD with a relevant concentration.
  • Experience developing scientific platforms.
  • Relevant therapeutic background.
  • Strong knowledge of medical information resources.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Solutions-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Author and support publication and presentation of scientific content.
  • Create and present content across various media formats.
  • Critically review scientific reports for content development.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders.
  • Partner with clients and KOLs to develop advisory board materials.
  • Provide scientific expertise on product strategy and disease narratives.
  • Collaborate with the Client Services team to ensure project timelines are met.

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity for eligible candidates.
  • Collaborative work environment with strong focus on teamwork.
  • Exposure to strategic decision-making processes.
  • Involvement in high-level client interactions and advisory boards.
  • Continuous learning and awareness of industry trends.
Full Job Description
Scientific Advisor, Medical Communications

(Agency Equivalent: Scientific Director, Medical & Scientific Communications)

JOB SUMMARY

IQVIA is currently seeking an experienced Scientific Advisor to join our Simpson Healthcare team within the IQVIA Health Communications Group. This role is responsible for developing and delivering content according to client strategy and branding objectives.

Primary responsibilities include the development of high-quality scientific content, partnering with stakeholders to meet objectives, and collaboration with the Client Services team to ensure that client needs are met in a timely manner.

Primary Responsibilities

Development of Scientific Content
  • Authors/supports publication and presentation of product and disease state information in support of client strategy.
  • Creates and presents content in a variety of media in support of client strategy and objectives.
  • Critically reviews technical and scientific reports from external sources for inclusion as a resource for content development.
  • Reviews clinical regulatory documents and common technical documents to ensure regulatory compliance in all content created.
  • Identifies, develops, recommends and/or negotiates scientifically sound, creative solutions to meet clients' critical business needs.

Partner with Key Stakeholders Meeting Project Objectives
  • Directly interacts with client to ensure client objectives are met.
  • Collaboratively interacts with scientists internally and from all partners.
  • Establishes, maintains, and directs interactions with key opinion leaders relevant to assigned compounds and therapeutic area.
  • Participates in meetings and negotiations with key opinion leaders on the establishment of strategically aligned content for assigned products or disease states.
  • Partners with client and KOLs to create advisory board materials including agenda and meeting content. Acts as a facilitator during advisory board meeting when required.
  • Proactively partners with internal and external partners to develop and implement a compliant strategy and framework for the delivery and communication of key scientific, pipeline, or clinical insights in line with client objectives.
  • Ensures awareness of current trends within the industry and establishes global best practices regarding system(s) enhancement, usage, and training.
  • Provides scientific expertise to functional area representatives on product strategy, disease narratives, study design, and scientific rationale in clinical studies, within and/or across therapeutic area(s).
  • Provides regular updates to Head of Medical on project and client status, as we as on resource needs.


Collaborate with Client Services Team
  • Works with Client Services to serve as client liaison for content development.
  • Provides status on all assigned projects to Client Services to ensure adherence to timelines and to ensure that clients are informed of any potential changes or delays.

Collaborate with Marketing Team
  • Supports Marketing in the development of content-related pitch materials.
  • Contributes ideas and scientific knowledge to Marketing for use in proposal development.
  • Accompanies Marketing and Client Services to pitch meetings.
  • Supports Marketing by maintaining awareness of medical environment, including potential new products and clients. Creates market assessments and shares findings to marketing Strategy meetings internally.
  • Apprises Marketing of scope changes to contracted work, as determined with the client.


Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years of medical communications agency experience.
  • PhD (preferred) or PharmD with a relevant concentration.
  • Experience developing scientific platforms.
  • Relevant therapeutic background.
  • Strong knowledge of medical information resources and how to access and extract key information.
  • Must be a strong team player and be willing to work in an environment where individual initiative and accountability to the team are required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize projects effectively.
  • Solutions-oriented, with excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to travel for representation of company at client meetings, advisory boards, medical or industry conferences, pitch presentations, and other meetings as needed


Please Note: You must reside within the country where this role is posted to be eligible for this remote job opportunity.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $99,300.00 - $248,300.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

About IQVIA

Innovex offers superior and creative advice to corporations. In addition, they raised venture capital for our own affiliate companies, in addition to having assisted clients in fund-raising efforts, new venture outreaches, and financing. Their engineers and technical staff offer varied backgrounds in manufacturing, high tech, product design, quality control, safety, biomechanics, and robotics.

IQVIA Careers

Join the vibrant team at IQVIA, a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the healthcare industry. IQVIA is recognized for its commitment to innovation, leadership in healthcare, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Work You’ll Do

At IQVIA, we offer job opportunities that empower you to leverage your skills and drive healthcare forward. Become part of a team that thrives on innovation and the pursuit of operational excellence, helping to improve patient outcomes across the globe.

Transform Your Career

IQVIA is the place where you can transform the world of healthcare while advancing your career. With a variety of positions available, from research and development to business analytics, IQVIA is at the forefront of the industry. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture of growth and professional development, making IQVIA a prime environment for both seasoned professionals and those seeking an internship to kickstart their career.

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Join over 50,000 dedicated professionals in a dynamic environment where technology meets healthcare. At IQVIA, innovation isn’t just a buzzword; it's the backbone of how we solve complex challenges. With cutting-edge resources and a collaborative global team, your work at IQVIA directly contributes to advancements in life sciences.

Career Development and Benefits

IQVIA believes in nurturing its team members not just as employees but as individuals seeking to grow their careers. We support this with unmatched benefits, diversity training, and opportunities for leadership development. Our commitment to your career growth is matched by our dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace.

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Whether you’re looking for a full-time position, part-time work, or a graduate internship, IQVIA offers a range of employment options to match your career ambitions. Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and engaging, helping you to understand where your skills can best be utilized within the company.

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Learn more about IQVIA
Size
82,000 employees
Market Cap
$37.5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$279 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+15.3%
Revenue
$11.3 billion
NASDAQ
IQV
* Ladders Estimates

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