Associate Director, Medical & Scientific Communications

Alkermes

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a product and disease state expert within Medical Affairs, the Associate Director, Scientific Communications will provide medical, scientific and technical expertise to scientific communications deliverables for marketed and pipeline products. They will help develop, manage and track scientific communication plans as well as create and review deliverables for medical and scientific accuracy. The Associate Director will ensure compliance with Alkermes policies, procedures, and best-practices and support the development of key product materials for marketed and pipeline products. This position is eligible for the hybrid workplace model, requiring work to be completed onsite at our Waltham, MA office at least 3 days per week. This role is not eligible for fully remote work.

Requirements

Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations, guidelines, standards and practices
Ability to work independently in a hybrid working model in our Waltham, MA office 3 days/week
Demonstrates problem solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
Exceptional interpersonal skills, experience working in a team with ability to work collaboratively toward a common goal
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to read, interpret, and convey complex scientific information
Takes intelligent risk and evaluates impact of decisions
Analyzes complex situations and data, requiring evaluation of intangible and unclear factors
Employs strategic thinking to contribute to product, departmental, and organizational plans and goals
Adapts to unexpected tasks, issues, changes in strategy, or department needs and provides leadership to accomplish goals
Cultivates and maintains effective relationships across all levels of the organization as well as externally
Healthcare/scientific related degrees may be considered
Minimum 5 years' experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related field in the industry with a MD/PhD/PharmD

Nice To Haves

Experience in the development and review (i.e. Medical, Regulatory, and Legal) of MSL materials and scientific platforms preferred
Experience with Veeva Vault
Advanced scientific degree preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD)

Responsibilities

Act as the Medical Communications lead for product-specific working groups or projects and support Publications, as needed
Support other Scientific Communications Leads as needed in work across products
Create, manage and track strategic scientific communication plans in partnership with a cross-functional team
Create/review medical and scientific materials for both accuracy and strategic alignment for internal and external customers. Main deliverables include scientific communication platforms, MSL slide decks targeted for HCP and payor audiences, Medical Affairs booth materials, Medicaid Testimonies, and others as needed
Develop in-depth therapeutic knowledge of disease, epidemiology, product and competitor product information; act as a resource to others external to Medical Affairs
Partner with Medical Directors to develop and implement product specific strategy and alignment, and ensure accurate representation in scientific communication materials
Work effectively with a cross-functional team of stakeholders including Compliance, Research and Development (Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Nonclinical, etc.), Marketing, and individuals external to Alkermes
Ensure compliance with department and company policies and procedures
Serve as a subject matter expert for Scientific Communications review processes and the content management and review tool (Veeva Vault), provide guidance from concept/project initiation through publication
Manage vendor(s) and budget(s)
Support additional projects or initiatives within the Scientific Communications function
Domestic and International travel may be required (10%)