Senior Medical Science Manager – Pubs, Sci Comm

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the medical science writing function for Medtronic's Surgical Medical Evidence team.

• Manage the development of scientific publications and clinical communications across the Surgical evidence portfolio.

• Set scientific writing standards, scalable governance processes, and best practices for publication.

• Ensure compliant sharing of clinical evidence that aligns with clinical and business priorities.

• Supervise the creation of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, congress presentations, and other scientific materials.

• Lead strategies for publication and scientific communication, including identifying evidence gaps and prioritizing publication opportunities.

• Coordinate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, HEOR, Regulatory Affairs, and Marketing on communicating clinical evidence.

• Direct therapy or product cross-functional evidence councils to prioritize evidence generation and scientific deliverables.

• Manage, mentor, and develop medical science writers/specialists and program managers directly.

• Recruit, onboard, manage performance, and assist in career development.

• Allocate resources and oversee deliverables, publication plans, and timelines.

• Support the interpretation and communication of clinical data for cross-functional decision-making.

• Manage internal review workflows and publication processes.

• Collaborate with key opinion leaders, investigators, and healthcare professionals.

• Build a high-performing team focused on the dissemination of evidence.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required, along with a minimum of 7 years of experience in medical writing, scientific communications, or clinical research, including at least 5 years of managerial experience; alternatively, an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and 5+ years of managerial experience is acceptable.

• Experience in leadership, mentoring, or team management within the medical device or pharmaceutical sector.

• Preferred experience managing publications or professionals in scientific communication directly.

• Proven experience in contributing to publication strategy and planning for evidence dissemination.

• Experience in developing peer-reviewed manuscripts and scientific congress presentations.

• Direct experience working with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals.

• Strong knowledge of clinical research methodologies and strategies for evidence generation.

• Experience in translating clinical and outcomes data for clinicians, regulators, and payers.

• Familiarity with ICMJE and GPP publication standards and guidelines.

• Strong skills in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

• CMPP or AMWA essential skills certification is preferred.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• For degrees obtained outside the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is necessary.

• Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required at the time of hire and throughout employment for positions below the Principal level.

🏝️ Benefits

• Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account.

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.

• Life insurance.

• Long-term disability leave.

• Dependent daycare spending account.

• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.

• Simple Steps global well-being program.

• Incentive plans.

• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and matching.

• Short-term disability.

• Paid time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement.

• Capital Accumulation Plan for eligible employees.