Contractor, Global Scientific Communications

Job Description Summary

The Contractor of Scientific Communications will be responsible for the development and execution of the scientific communications strategy across the portfolio, leading day-to-day publication planning, congress activities, and scientific content development. This individual partners closely with the Senior Director, Global Scientific Communications and cross-functional stakeholders in Clinical Development, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and Commercial to translate scientific data into clear, compliant, and scientifically rigorous materials for internal and external audiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support development and lead tactical execution of the Publication and Medical Education plans in alignment with asset strategy and medical affairs objectives
• Accountable for actively executing publication planning and publication development
• Manage global publication activities (author engagement, abstracts, manuscripts, posters, oral presentations) in compliance with GPP and company SOPs
• Serve as the scientific lead and scientific reviewer for publication deliverables, proactively identifying data gaps, inconsistencies, and interpretation risks and driving resolution with cross-functional SMEs
• Oversee the execution of plans and activities for major international and regional medical meetings, including content development and internal alignment
• Own scientific content, including slide decks, scientific exchange materials, and FAQs for Field Medical teams
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate interpretation and timely dissemination of data
• Maintain publication trackers, timelines, and vendor/agency relationships to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Support advisory boards, investigator meetings, and external scientific forums
• Assist in establishing processes and standards to ensure consistency and compliance across scientific materials

General Responsibilities

• Keeps internal colleagues informed of development and completion of Publications and Medical Education activities
• Manages agency partners performance to ensure alignment with PTC expectations
• Provides scientific review of materials related to Scientific Communications
• Ensures close cooperation with other Global Medical functions including Operations, Medical Services, Training, as well as with Regional Medical teams
• Contributes to Medical Education and Publications best practices, common standards and systems
• Collects and provides metrics to measure the impact of delivered medical education programs and scientific publications
• Supports the planning and management of the Scientific Communications activities budget
• Maintains and continuously expands therapeutic area disease and product knowledge

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Effectively communicates complex scientific and clinical data to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate and build solid working relationships cross-functionally
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, think critically, and adhere to deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Expertise in Scientific Publications, including planning and execution across phases of drug development and commercialization
• Deep knowledge of scientific publication standards, data disclosure requirements, and medical compliance, including GPP4 and ICMJE guidelines
• Expertise in Medical Education approaches and best practices
• Experience in orphan/rare diseases, molecular biology, metabolic disorders, neurology and/or genetic disorders
• In-depth knowledge of Good Publication Practices (GPP4) and other relevant industry standards (ICMJE, CONSORT, etc.), Sunshine Act, relevant Codes of Conduct (e.g. PhRMA, EFPIA)
• Understanding of clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods and clinical trial data reporting requirements
• Demonstrated expertise in Publications planning and the development and implementation of Scientific Publications
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence without authority
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Publications and Medical materials management platforms (e.g. Pubstrat, Veeva MedComms) and video conferencing platforms
• People and project management experience
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)