Associate Director, Scientific Communications

About the role

The Associate Director (AD) functions as a key member of the Scientific Communications team, ensuring high quality scientific outputs with appropriate utilization of resources. The AD will work with the Director of Scientific Communications to develop and implement scientific communication strategy, manage the scientific communication plan for assigned product(s) and therapeutic areas, and oversee scientific messaging for marketed and clinical products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure timely execution of the scientific communication plans for BioMarin’s programs in Fabry disease and Pompe disease
• Contribute to development and implementation of scientific messaging and maintain the Scientific Communication Platforms
• Ensure cross-functional alignment of messaging and strategies to address gaps
• Develop expert knowledge of product- and disease-specific literature and oversee literature and gap analyses to support scientific message development and publication strategy
• Organize and implement expert meetings necessary for publication strategy development; collaborate with colleagues and external experts to develop agenda and content, manage vendors, and attend and present as needed
• Facilitate the external/independent development of treatment and management guidelines
• Research, draft, and edit scientific and medical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations
• Manage agency and/or contract medical writers and/or graphic designers, as needed
• Ensure all scientific communications outputs meet the highest standards of medical/scientific integrity
• Ensure activities adhere to authorship and publication guidelines as stipulated by ICMJE and GPP 2022
• Afford support for maintenance and reconciliation activities within publication development database
• Respond to internal and external questions about any scientific communications for the product areas
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings to share scientific communication planning status and issues, and maintain awareness of overall scientific communication plan
• Provide support for management of the Scientific Communications budget

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MS or higher) in life or health sciences is required
• 7 or more years of relevant experience in scientific communications, publication planning and/or medical writing within a pharmaceutical company or medical writing agency
• 2 or more years managing direct reports is preferred

Qualifications

• Expertise in scientific communications, publication planning, and medical writing
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across various departments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with scientific literature and medical writing standards

Skills

• Strong understanding of scientific and medical literature
• Experience with manuscript preparation and editing
• Knowledge of medical writing standards and guidelines
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work options
• Professional development opportunities and training programs
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time, working from home