Associate Director –Global Scientific Communications/Publications, Oncology

Title: Associate Director –Global Scientific Communications/Publications, Oncology
Location: Bridgewater, NJ, 8807 (Hybrid in either Bridgewater or Cambridge, MA)
Duration: 12 months

Work Schedule	8-5 EST

HM notes:

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree in the life sciences (e.g. MD, Ph.D., Pharm.D.)

Experience:

• Medical / Scientific / Clinical background in Oncology
• Demonstrated successful experience in Scientific Communications/Medical Affairs within the Pharma / Biotech industry
• Experience managing publication agencies
• Budget and forecasting experience · Knowledge of industry guidelines pertaining to data dissemination (e.g., CONSORT, ICMJE, GPPs) and int

Description:
This role reports into the Global Medical Oncology team that is part of the Medical Specialty Care organization serving as a key strategic partner with commercial, regulatory, clinical, and market access on therapeutic solutions to support patients’ needs. Within our Global Medical Oncology team, we are committed to advance transformative therapies to help improve outcomes and impact the lives of people living with many different types of cancer.

Main responsibilities:
The Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications, Oncology is accountable to lead the strategy development and execution of scientific publications activities for Hematology/Oncology through engagement with key thought leaders in Oncology, and collaboration cross-functionally with Project teams, Regions, Clinical Development, and the broader Medical team. Involvement with publication’s development may include reviewing manuscript drafts and collaborating with the therapy area publications lead to align the strategy on data dissemination.

Key Responsibilities:
· Become a subject matter expert and internal liaison for Oncology
· Lead and manage the execution of the global publication plan strategy for Oncology, including presence at scientific congresses, with an understanding of how these activities support the overall Medical and Brand strategy
· Generate Annual Publications plans in conjunction with the Project teams based on scientific and unmet medical needs
· Understand and follow the various compliance policies in place for global and US publications and medical education activities
· Manage external vendors/medical agencies assisting with medical content planning and execution, as well as manage budgets
· Identify gaps in knowledge and areas for bringing competitive advantage to Sanofi through deeper partnerships and more systematic insight gathering

Education:
· Advanced scientific or clinical degree in the life sciences (e.g. MD, Ph.D., Pharm.D.)

Preferred Experience:
· Medical / Scientific / Clinical background in Oncology
· Demonstrated successful experience in Scientific Communications/Medical Affairs within Pharma / Biotech industry
· Experience managing publication agencies
· Budget and forecasting experience

Technical skills:
· Knowledge of industry guidelines pertaining to data dissemination (e.g., CONSORT, ICMJE, GPPs) and interactions with health care providers (e.g., PhRMA Code, AdvaMed guidelines)
· Experience in supervising and managing medical writing tasks and tools, including electronic tools, including subcontracting medical writing tasks

Soft skills:
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, thinks critically, and adheres to deadlines.
· Demonstrate track record in building and maintaining a network of internal and external experts, experience in working across and building effective partnerships
· Result orientation and ability to drive positive outcomes and impact through excellence in execution
· Effective stakeholder management and ability to create powerful relationships and networks
· Work effectively in a matrix environment, tactful and values teamwork and collaboration across functions
· Excellence in solving problems while exhibiting superior judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues
· Excellent communication skills both written and oral, including strong presentation skills
· Ability to manage competing priorities and projects, requiring an excellent ability to prioritize and manage expectations
· A “lifelong learner” who consistently seeks opportunities to learn
· Absolute commitment to a culture that operates with high ethical standards and strives to exceed all goals and objectives
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal; comfortable and experienced in making presentations 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $96.00/hr.