Director, Scientific Affairs – Bone & Endocrinology

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

📋 Description

• Spearheading data generation initiatives to fill evidence gaps in the fields of bone and endocrinology.

• Leading real-world evidence efforts (such as phase IV studies, managed access programs, etc.) to meet regulatory, commercial, and access needs.

• Assisting in the analysis and sharing of data sourced from real-world registries and data repositories pertinent to the therapeutic area.

• Supervising secondary analyses of clinical trial data informed by field insights and critical knowledge deficiencies.

• Contributing to the overarching strategic plan and crafting data generation and dissemination activities that align with the strategy.

• Directing the creation of scientific publications that align with the broader Brand Plan and Medical Strategic Plan, focusing on the diagnosis and management within the therapeutic area.

• Collaborating with various functional teams to produce educational materials for diverse stakeholders (e.g., physicians, patients) that support the diagnosis and management in the therapeutic area.

• Providing education to relevant internal teams regarding the therapeutic area.

• Identifying, establishing connections, and fostering professional relationships with thought leaders, healthcare professionals, active and prospective study investigators, and professional organizations within the designated geography.

• Engaging in scientific discourse in response to inquiries from thought leaders.

• Acting as a liaison for healthcare professionals interested in conducting investigator-initiated research to facilitate the review and consideration of research proposals.

• Collaborating with external scientists and clinicians on projects related to the diagnosis and management within the therapeutic area.

• Employing scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations to diverse audiences across various settings, including advisory boards and patient advocacy groups.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced science or clinical degree at the Master's level or higher (e.g., MD, DO, Pharm.D., PhD, NP, PA, MPH, MHS, or MS).

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in medical affairs or clinical/scientific research and publications.

• Familiarity with rare diseases.

• A background in clinical research, including experience in data generation and analysis.

• Prior experience as an author on scientific publications.

• Demonstrated ability to write and edit scientific content for abstracts, posters, presentations, digital enhancements, and manuscripts that align with scientific narratives and goals.

• Capability to collaborate effectively with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams.

• Comprehension of statistical methods in clinical study design, survival analysis, and longitudinal analysis.

• A background in epidemiology and/or biostatistics to identify suitable analytic strategies for evaluating scientific inquiries.

• Proficient in data analysis using Excel or equivalent tools.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly and succinctly to various internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, personal integrity, networking aptitude, and proficient oral and written communication abilities.

• Skilled at identifying relevant literature to support scientific publications and strategic initiatives.

• Expertise in developing and interpreting data tables and visualizations to enhance scientific communication.

• Well-versed in using standard tools for scientific publications, including collaborative authoring through MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Excellent collaboration skills to work with internal functions, external partners, authors, and reviewers, to gather feedback and incorporate insights into final deliverables.

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines.

• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

• Adherence to Federal, State, and Local laws.