Job title: Sr. Scientific Medical Communications Specialist Location: Hybrid in Cambridge or Bridgewater locations – preferred Cambridge Local candidates only Duration: 03 months (possibility for extension or additional opportunities)
Shift
1st
Work Schedule
M-F 8AM-5PM EST (will need to be flexible schedule to start early/work late) OT will be required
Must Have:
Minimum Education: PHARM D or PHD
Sr. Scientific communications experience within pharmaceutical industry required
Minimum 3-5 years of experience Digital experience, with experience with digital platforms
Strong social communication skills, experience with Linkedin, Instagram, Omni-channel experience Communications and publications experience
Knowledge of the publication process, validation, reviews, experience working with agencies Experience with Veeva
Nice to Have:
5+ years preferred Sr. Scientific communications experience within pharmaceutical industry
Expertise in Dermatology
Description: This role reports into the Global Scientific Communications team within Global Medical Immunology, which is part of our Specialty Care organization. Our Medical function serves as a key strategic partner with commercial, regulatory, clinical, and market access on therapeutic solutions to support patients’ needs. Within the Global Medical Immunology team, we are proud to support our unrelenting commitment to scientific exploration and to work on dupilumab in the therapeutic area(s) of dermatology, pulmonology, rhinology, or gastrointestinal diseases.
Main responsibilities:
Reporting to the Global Scientific Director, this key role will ensure successful development and execution of medical communications & education plans for dupilumab, through:
Leading cross-functional medical communication/education planning efforts
Developing strategically aligned, balanced, and accurate scientific communication points to guide the development of internal and external global and local medical communication
Ensuring delivery of high-quality, fair-balanced, scientifically/clinically accurate medical communications resources including, scientific platforms, lexicons, and FAQs/trainings and disease backgrounders in accordance with established timelines, compliance guidelines/policies, and budgets
Developing global medical education plans based on medical strategies and identified HCP educational gaps
Designing and developing educational content, in collaboration with internal partners and external HCP experts, for live education programs, congress symposia, online/digital education, multi & omnichannel HCP education, field medical tools, slide decks, and medical booth exhibits
Establishing and maintaining professional and collaborative relationships with KOLs involved in medical education
Forecasting annual med com/education budgets and resource needs, contracting for agency support, and managing finance reconciliations, invoicing, and accruals
Appropriately communicating the status of med com/education publication plans and key activities tactics to relevant stakeholders
About you Education:
Advance degree in life sciences or pharmaceutical sciences (PhD, PharmD, MD)
Experience:
Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
Track record of successfully developing scientific communications/medical education
Experience in Medical/Legal review committees and familiarity with Veeva/Promomats/4M or similar content review systems preferred
Vendor, project timeline, and budget management experience is necessary
Knowledge of industry guidelines pertaining to interactions with health care providers (e.g., PhRMA Code, AdvaMed guidelines) and digital/medical educational (e.g., EFPIA/IFPMA)
Expertise in Pulmonology, Rhinology, Gastroenterology and/or Dermatology preferred
Skills and behaviors:
Must possess the ability to provide strategic input and drive multiple complex projects
Strong business ethics
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required
Ability to critically analyze, interpret, and communicate complex medical/scientific data
Ability to understand and comply with regulations
Able to effectively collaborate and communicate with stakeholders regarding the planning and development publication deliverables
Strong project management skills and the ability to oversee agency partners and associated budget
Must be independent, multi-tasking, organized, and able to act as a leader in a fast-paced environment
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
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: $78.00/hr.
