Associate Director, Medical Communications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Oversee Esperion Medical Information, including managing the Med Info contact center vendor and addressing escalated cases.

• Assist in creating medical materials such as Standard Response Documents, FAQs, and presentation slides.

• Manage digital medical platforms like Veeva Medical, Veeva CRM, and Tableau.

• Establish and uphold standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Medical Information and scientific exchange.

• Examine trends in medical information and relay significant findings and their business implications.

• Organize cross-functional meetings to create strategies for data education.

• Aid in the implementation of the medical communications platform across medical information, publications, and Medical Affairs interactions.

• Collaborate with the Director to co-create the strategic medical information and communications plan.

• Supervise internal training related to medical information processes, product education, and competitive intelligence.

• Contribute to content and knowledge management for Medical Affairs.

• Engage in Medical Legal Review and Medical Scientific Review Committee activities.

• Mentor and guide Medical Affairs fellows and interns.

• Keep updated knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas, disease states, therapies, and competitors.

• Work with global and international colleagues to synchronize medical/scientific communications.

• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in life sciences from an accredited institution is required.

• At least 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in medical information, medical/scientific communications, or medical affairs operations.

• Familiarity with medical information/communications databases and systems, including Veeva Vault Medcomms, Veeva Vault PromoMats, and Med Info databases.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Strong skills in presentation delivery.

• Proven project management abilities.

• Experience in collaborating with and managing external vendors.

• Capability to adapt, organize, prioritize, and work effectively in multifunctional teams within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Proficient in managing multiple projects and adhering to deadlines.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated expertise in meeting planning, organization, and management.

• High proficiency in MS Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

• Willingness to travel approximately 10–20%.

• PharmD, PhD, or another closely related advanced degree in life sciences is strongly preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonus program.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• 401(k) matching plan.

• Health insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Fully remote work arrangement.