What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Medical Information and Scientific Communications position at 4D Molecular Therapeutics?

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4DMT is a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company harnessing the power of directed evolution for targeted genetic medicines. We seek to unlock the full potential of gene therapy using our platform, Therapeutic Vector Evolution (TVE), which combines the power of directed evolution with our approximately one billion synthetic AAV capsid-derived sequences to invent evolved vectors for use in our products. We believe key features of our targeted and evolved vectors will help us create targeted product candidates with improved therapeutic profiles. These profiles will allow us to treat a broad range of large market diseases, unlike most current genetic medicines that generally focus on rare or small market diseases.

Company Differentiators :

Fully integrated clinical-phase company with internal manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to move rapidly from idea to IND
Five candidate products in the clinic and two declared pre-clinical programs
Robust technology and IP foundation, including our TVE and manufacturing platforms
Initial product safety and efficacy data substantiates the value of our platforms
Opportunities to expand to other indications and modalities within genetic medicine

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Director, Medical Information and Scientific Communications will shape the global scientific communications strategy and across 4DMT’s therapeutic asset portfolio and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish the timely dissemination of data and scientific messages via peer-reviewed journal articles, congress abstracts, scientific presentations and all other suitable forums. This role will also implement standard response letters and FAQs to support all portfolio assets, in alignment with existing data and key messages. This role will collaborate with clinical development, clinical development operations, external engagement, biometrics, data management, regulatory affairs, drug safety, commercial, and alliance partners.

Reporting to the VP, Medical Affairs, this individual contributor role will serve as a subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholders. Depending on location, this role may be fully remote or hybrid.

Direct experience in scientific communications as an employee of a pharma / biotech company is required as well as strong Phase III communications support and launch preparedness.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Lead the annual development and implementation of comprehensive asset-specific scientific publication plans mapped to core scientific statements and key open questions.

Develop a standard lexicon and evidence-based core scientific statements to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency of language and messages across multiple platforms

Analyze and interpret data and draft original research manuscripts, review articles, congress abstracts, and scientific presentations

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of manuscripts, abstracts, and congress presentations based on company-sponsored discovery, preclinical research, and clinical research

Collect and adjudicate comments from all publication authors

Train and rehearse podium speakers as needed

Create and support data presentations for investor relations activities as required

Achieve subject matter expertise in the relevant therapeutic areas

Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with academic and clinical experts, publishers, and medical associations

Adhere to standard operating procedures for the preparation and cross-functional review of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and congress presentations

Ensure compliance with good publication practice standards and guidelines (e.g., Good Publication Practice 3 Guidelines; ICMJE Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals; HIPAA Privacy Guidelines)

Create standard response letters and FAQ documents for all portfolio assets, updating as needed when new data becomes available

Proactively anticipate risks, solve complex problems, and seek out and implement process improvements

Support the development of scientific materials for advisory boards, investigator meetings, medical activities at conferences and symposia, and other scientific communications as required.

Identify and manage external scientific communications / medical writing agencies, consultants, and vendors

Manage the function budget in accordance with corporate policies and standards

Other duties as assigned, nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline. Advanced scientific degree preferred

Experience :

10 years of professional experience, including as a direct employee in the biopharmaceutical industry

Medical communications agency experience is welcomed, but direct employment in a pharma / biotech company is required.

Skills :

Strong scientific writing skills and documentation of published abstracts and manuscripts in peer reviewed medical / scientific journals

Demonstrated ability to critically analyze, interpret, and communicate complex data and concepts with clarity, accuracy, and precision

Strong project management skills and an ability to adapt as necessary to accommodate shifting needs and priorities

Broad understanding of drug development, clinical research, study design, and biostatistics

Familiarity with relevant medical / scientific publication standards and guidelines

Travel : 10%, including some an occasional weekend to scientific meetings

Base salary compensation range : $210,000 - $253,000

Please note, the base salary compensation range and actual salary offered to the final candidate depends on various factors : candidate’s geographical location, relevant work experience, skills, and years of experience.

4DMT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Salary : $210,000 - $253,000

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