Executive Director, Medical Communications

Coherus Oncology•Redwood City, CA

1d•$250,000 - $290,000

About The Position

The Executive, Medical Communications is a vital member of the Medical Affairs team. As a key member of the Medical Affairs Leadership team, this role provides strategic input, leadership, management/development, and execution of scientific communication activities for our approved and pipeline immuno-oncology and biosimilar products, including publications, scientific communications, and content development for the Field Medical Team. This highly visible role will engage key thought leaders while collaborating cross-functionally with Project teams, Clinical Development, R&D, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Commercial and the broader Medical Affairs team. This person’s responsibilities will include the development of clinically focused medical communications including publications, congress plans, slide decks, as well as supporting medical affairs advisory board’s strategy and content.

Requirements

Doctoral level degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., or M.D./D.O.) in life sciences with minimum of 12 years bio-pharmaceutical industry experience within Medical or Clinical Affairs
Experience with publication planning and execution as well as broader medical communications activities within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
Experience with oncology or immuno-oncology products strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand and effectively communicate complex scientific and clinical data to internal and external stakeholders
Expertise in terms of clinical trial design, interpretation of scientific data, and communication
Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate complex concepts and data to a variety of audiences
Able to work independently and cross-functionally, with strong leadership skills, and effectively manage projects
Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to plan and design effective publication and scientific communication strategies
HEOR experience strongly preferred
Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, think critically, and adhere to tight deadlines
Strong program and project management skills with proven ability to drive key projects with minimal direction and oversight
Experience managing external vendors/medical agencies
Demonstrated functional knowledge of applicable guidelines including ICMJE, ACCME, OIG, PhRMA, GPP & GCP

Nice To Haves

Experience with oncology or immuno-oncology products strongly preferred
HEOR experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Become a subject matter expert and internal liaison for immuno-oncology and other pipeline products
Accountable/responsible for all aspects of scientific communications including publications, scientific platform/scientific statement development, congress communications, and field medical content development for immune-oncology and other pipeline products
Oversee the development and tactical execution of a cross-functional strategic publication plan for each approved and pipeline product and contribute to the Medical Affairs plan (approved products)
Demonstrate deep, extensive knowledge and understanding of the disease area, medical strategies, and objectives necessary to provide strategic input to a broad range of stakeholders on matters related to publication planning & data dissemination/disclosure
Develop and refine publication strategic objectives for the assigned assets aligned with the overall medical objectives, participation in data analysis efforts, editing and preparation of publications for submission, while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures established by Coherus, journals, and ICMJE
Responsible for the development of scientific content and slides for the field medical team/Medical Science Liaison team, aligned with overall scientific narrative for each asset and overall medical strategy
Lead and manage the execution of publication and congress planning, with an understanding of how these activities support the overall Medical Affairs and Brand strategy
Support the development of medical/scientific content for scientific exchange, medical affairs booths, advisory boards, and training
Manage external vendors/medical agencies assisting with medical content planning and execution and managing budgets
Manage the publication committee review and approval process and the review and approval of field medical content/materials as governed by the Medical, Legal Compliance, Regulatory (MLR) process
Ensure the delivery of high-quality, fair-balanced, scientifically/clinically accurate medical communications deliverables in accordance with established timelines, compliance guidelines/policies, and budgets
Support the creation of annual and long-range global medical communications plans and budgets