The ideal candidate for this 12 month contract (extension likely), has a Master's or
higher degree in biomedical sciences and at least one year of experience in medical communications or publications management.
They must have strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, with a
deep understanding of Good Publication Practice and ICMJE guidelines
.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
* Publication Strategy and Development
* Responsible for establishing and maintaining Publication Strategies with cross-functional input, ensure timely execution of plans
* Lead cross functional collaboration efforts with scientific communications, organize and lead meetings, develop content decks to ensure alignment of communication plans
* Manage the publication development process, including review and tracking of individual publications using the current publication management tool
* Ensure internal communications around published and presented publications; announcements, spotlight summaries
* Engage with external health care professionals and medical communication agencies
* Effectively manage and maximize impact with available resources
Other Scientific Communications Activities
* Engage with medical experts and internal stakeholders, and provide overarching scientific
* input and advice on therapeutic area
* Medical education: participate in company educational events for HCPs, and provide overarching scientific expertise and advice on:
* Medical slide decks
* Unmet communication needs
* Distilling scientific content for the appropriate target audience
Must Haves:
* Master's or PhD/PharmD/MD degree preferred in Biomedical Sciences
* Medical communications or publications management experience in diagnostics
* Strong project and stakeholder management skills and excellent knowledge of Good Publication Practice and ICMJE guidelines.
* Min. 1 year Previous work experience in medical or scientific communications
* Experience in diagnostics
* Experience with strategic publication planning
* Understanding of diagnostics industry and regulatory guidelines; competency and enthusiasm to review, communicate and implement Good Publication Practice standards; CMPP certification is an advantage
* Native proficiency and excellent writing and editing skills in English
* Proven coaching and teaching skills; creativity and ability to find solutions in complex teams as well as strong stakeholder management skills are key assets
* Strategic ability, attention to detail and strong sense of responsibility
* Great communication and people skills; energetic, friendly and dynamic personalit