Associate Director, Medical & Scientific Communications

Responsibilities

• Act as the Medical Communications lead for product-specific working groups or projects and support Publications, as needed
• Support other Scientific Communications Leads as needed in work across products
• Create, manage and track strategic scientific communication plans in partnership with a cross-functional team
• Create/review medical and scientific materials for both accuracy and strategic alignment for internal and external customers. Main deliverables include scientific communication platforms, MSL slide decks targeted for HCP and payor audiences, Medical Affairs booth materials, Medicaid Testimonies, and others as needed
• Develop in-depth therapeutic knowledge of disease, epidemiology, product and competitor product information; act as a resource to others external to Medical Affairs
• Partner with Medical Directors to develop and implement product specific strategy and alignment, and ensure accurate representation in scientific communication materials
• Work effectively with a cross-functional team of stakeholders including Compliance, Research and Development (Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Nonclinical, etc.), Marketing, and individuals external to Alkermes
• Ensure compliance with department and company policies and procedures
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Scientific Communications review processes and the content management and review tool (Veeva Vault), provide guidance from concept/project initiation through publication
• Manage vendor(s) and budget(s)
• Support additional projects or initiatives within the Scientific Communications function
• Domestic and International travel may be required (10%)

Key Performance Indicators

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations, guidelines, standards and practices
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid working model in our Waltham, MA office 3 days/week
• Demonstrates problem solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, experience working in a team with ability to work collaboratively toward a common goal
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to read, interpret, and convey complex scientific information
• Takes intelligent risk and evaluates impact of decisions
• Analyzes complex situations and data, requiring evaluation of intangible and unclear factors
• Employs strategic thinking to contribute to product, departmental, and organizational plans and goals
• Adapts to unexpected tasks, issues, changes in strategy, or department needs and provides leadership to accomplish goals
• Cultivates and maintains effective relationships across all levels of the organization as well as externally

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Healthcare/scientific related degrees may be considered. Minimum 5 years' experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related field in the industry with a MD/PhD/PharmD.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the development and review (i.e. Medical, Regulatory, and Legal) of MSL materials and scientific platforms preferred. Experience with Veeva Vault. Advanced scientific degree preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD).