Associate Director, Medical Communications - Publications

Can be hybrid in Cambridge, MA or Bridgewater, NJ

Title: Associate Director –Global Scientific Communications Innovation Lead, Oncology

This role reports into the Global Medical Oncology team that is part of the Medical Specialty Care organization serving as a key strategic partner with commercial, regulatory, clinical, and market access on therapeutic solutions to support patients’ needs. Within our Global Medical Oncology team, we are committed to advance transformative therapies to help improve outcomes and impact the lives of people living with many different types of cancer.

The Associate Director, Global Scientific Communications, Oncology is accountable to lead the strategy development and execution of scientific digital activities across the portfolio for Oncology through collaboration cross-functionally with Scientific Communications, Regions, Clinical Development, and the broader Medical team. Activities will include development omnichannel digital communications strategy across the Oncology portfolio, evaluation of potential digital partners, coordination of digital activities and communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become a subject matter expert and internal liaison for digital deliverables

• Work with Medical Directors, vendors, Commercial, Operations and Medical Communications colleagues to manage digital related projects and content development.

• The candidate will also be responsible for evaluating new digital approaches to current business needs

• Contribute to the development of the Oncology digital communications strategy

• Responsibilities will continue to evolve with the field

Education:

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree in the life sciences (e.g. MD, Ph.D., Pharm.D.)

Preferred Experience:

• Medical / Scientific / Clinical background in Oncology

• Experience in Medical Communications

• Experience managing agencies

• Experience with budget management

Technical skills:

• Strong computer skills and understanding of the digital communications space

Soft skills:

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, thinks critically, and adheres to deadlines.

• Demonstrate track record in building and maintaining a network of internal and external experts, experience in working across and building effective partnerships

• Result orientation and ability to drive positive outcomes and impact through excellence in execution

• Work effectively in a matrix environment, tactful and values teamwork and collaboration across functions

• Excellence in solving problems while exhibiting superior judgment and a balanced, realistic understanding of issues

• Ability to manage competing priorities and projects, requiring an excellent ability to prioritize and manage expectations

• A “lifelong learner” who consistently seeks opportunities to learn

• Absolute commitment to a culture that operates with high ethical standards and strives to exceed all goals and objectives

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal; comfortable and experienced in making presentations