What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Scientific Medical Communications Specialist position at Aequor?
Location: hybrid onsite either in Cambridge MA or Bridgewater NJ
Contract length: 3 months – possibility for extension or additional opportunities
This role reports into the Global Scientific Communications team within Global Medical Immunology, which is part of client's 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 client's 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
Contract length: 3 months – possibility for extension or additional opportunities
This role reports into the Global Scientific Communications team within Global Medical Immunology, which is part of client's 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 client's 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
