Contractor, Global Scientific Communications

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the development and lead the tactical execution of Publication and Medical Education strategies that align with asset objectives and medical affairs goals.

• Implement publication planning and development initiatives.

• Oversee global publication activities, which include author engagement, abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and oral presentations, ensuring compliance with GPP and company SOPs.

• Act as the scientific lead and reviewer for publication outputs, identifying data gaps, inconsistencies, and interpretation risks, and facilitate resolution with cross-functional subject matter experts.

• Manage plans and activities for major international and regional medical meetings, focusing on content development and internal alignment.

• Take ownership of scientific content, including slide decks, scientific exchange materials, and FAQs for Field Medical teams.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate data interpretation and timely dissemination.

• Maintain publication trackers, timelines, and vendor/agency relationships to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

• Support advisory boards, investigator meetings, and external scientific forums.

• Aid in establishing processes and standards to ensure consistency and compliance across scientific materials.

• Keep internal colleagues updated on Publications and Medical Education activities.

• Manage agency partner performance effectively.

• Conduct scientific reviews of Scientific Communications materials.

• Collaborate with Global Medical functions and Regional Medical teams.

• Contribute to the development of best practices, standards, and systems in Medical Education and Publications.

• Collect and provide metrics that evaluate medical education programs and scientific publications.

• Assist in the planning and management of the Scientific Communications budget.

• Maintain and enhance knowledge in therapeutic areas, diseases, and products.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced medical or scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, MS, MPH) is mandatory.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Biopharmaceutical/Healthcare sector, preferably within a matrix structure and in Scientific Communications roles.

• Relevant experience in other Medical Affairs roles (such as Medical Science Liaison or Medical Information) will be taken into account.

• Proficiency in Scientific Publications, including planning and execution throughout drug development and commercialization phases.

• Comprehensive understanding of scientific publication standards, data disclosure requirements, and medical compliance, including GPP4 and ICMJE guidelines is essential.

• In-depth expertise in Medical Education strategies and best practices is required.

• Experience with orphan/rare diseases, molecular biology, metabolic disorders, neurology, and/or genetic disorders is advantageous.

• Extensive knowledge of Good Publication Practices (GPP4), ICMJE, CONSORT, the Sunshine Act, and relevant Codes of Conduct (e.g., PhRMA, EFPIA), along with post-marketing practices and scientific data communication.

• Familiarity with clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods, and clinical trial data reporting requirements.

• Proven expertise in publication planning and the development and implementation of Scientific Publications.

• Exceptional project management and organizational abilities, with a capacity to handle multiple concurrent projects and timelines.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence without direct authority.

• Demonstrated experience working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, matrixed team environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Publications and Medical materials management platforms (e.g., Pubstrat, Veeva MedComms), and video conferencing tools.

• Experience in people and project management.

• Fluent in English (both verbal and written).

• Willingness to travel 5-15% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.

• Generous paid time off and holiday policies.