Contractor, Global Scientific Communications

PTC Therapeutics, Inc.

2d•$80 - $130

About The Position

The Contractor of Scientific Communications is responsible for developing and executing scientific communications strategy across the portfolio, including day-to-day publication planning, congress activities, and scientific content development. The role partners closely with the Senior Director, Global Scientific Communications, and cross-functional stakeholders in Clinical Development, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and Commercial to translate scientific data into clear, compliant, scientifically rigorous materials for internal and external audiences. It calls for strategic thinking, scientific writing, project management, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position supports the development and leads tactical execution of Publication and Medical Education plans in alignment with asset strategy and medical affairs objectives. It leads publication planning and development, manages global publication activities, and serves as scientific lead and reviewer for publication deliverables. The role oversees scientific content and activities for major international and regional medical meetings, and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate interpretation and timely dissemination of data. The contractor also maintains publication trackers and timelines, manages agency relationships and performance, supports advisory boards and other scientific forums, contributes to consistent processes and standards, collects impact metrics, and supports planning and management of the Scientific Communications budget. The role requires 5–15% travel.

Requirements

An advanced medical or scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, MS, or MPH) is required.
At least 5 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical or healthcare industry; experience in a matrix structure and Scientific Communications roles is preferred. Relevant experience in other Medical Affairs roles, such as Medical Science Liaison or Medical Information, will be considered.
Expertise in scientific publications, including planning and execution across phases of drug development and commercialization.
Deep knowledge of scientific publication standards, data disclosure requirements, and medical compliance, including GPP4 and ICMJE guidelines.
Expertise in Medical Education approaches and best practices.
Ability to communicate complex scientific and clinical data effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate and build effective cross-functional working relationships.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, think critically, and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail.
Understanding of clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods, and clinical trial data reporting requirements.
Knowledge of Good Publication Practices (GPP4), ICMJE, CONSORT, Sunshine Act, relevant Codes of Conduct such as PhRMA and EFPIA, and guidance related to post-marketing practices and scientific data communication.
Demonstrated ability to plan publications and develop and implement scientific publications.
Ability to translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, audience-appropriate narratives.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage concurrent projects and timelines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to influence without authority.
Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed team environment with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, publications and medical materials management platforms (e.g., Pubstrat and Veeva MedComms), and video conferencing platforms.
Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

Experience in orphan or rare diseases, molecular biology, metabolic disorders, neurology, and/or genetic disorders.
Experience in a matrix structure and within Scientific Communications roles.
Experience in other Medical Affairs roles, such as Medical Science Liaison or Medical Information, may be considered.
People and project management experience.

Responsibilities

Support development and lead tactical execution of Publication and Medical Education plans aligned with asset strategy and medical affairs objectives.
Actively execute publication planning and publication development.
Manage global publication activities, including author engagement, abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and oral presentations, in compliance with GPP and company SOPs.
Serve as scientific lead and reviewer for publication deliverables; identify data gaps, inconsistencies, and interpretation risks and work with cross-functional subject-matter experts to resolve them.
Oversee plans and activities for major international and regional medical meetings, including content development and internal alignment.
Own scientific content, including slide decks, scientific exchange materials, and FAQs for Field Medical teams.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate interpretation and timely dissemination of data.
Maintain publication trackers and timelines and manage vendor and agency relationships to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Support advisory boards, investigator meetings, and external scientific forums.
Assist in establishing processes and standards for consistency and compliance across scientific materials.
Keep internal colleagues informed about Publications and Medical Education activities and their completion.
Manage agency partner performance to ensure alignment with PTC expectations.
Provide scientific review of Scientific Communications materials.
Cooperate with Global Medical functions, including Operations, Medical Services, and Training, and with Regional Medical teams.
Contribute to Medical Education and Publications best practices, common standards, and systems.
Collect and provide metrics to measure the impact of medical education programs and scientific publications.
Support planning and management of the Scientific Communications activities budget.
Maintain and continuously expand therapeutic-area disease and product knowledge.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.