Senior Manager, Scientific Communications

Adelphi Group • New York, NY

7d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As senior manager, scientific communications, you will provide counsel to internal teams and clients on using scientific information accurately and creatively to define communications strategies and craft stories that resonate with key audiences: primarily physicians but also media and consumers. You will take the lead in creating content for various communications platforms, such as social channels, websites and medical congresses. Other key responsibilities include performing research and educating internal teams on the scientific landscape and differentiation of drugs, devices, and health service; providing counsel on navigating issues related to data; and working directly with scientists and other client personnel to develop and articulate science and data-related key messages/stories.

Requirements

• Ability to summarize technical information/data in creative ways for scientific audiences
• Strong writer with an interest in creative solutions
• Outstanding communications skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Fast learner
• Proficiency in sculpting and telling a cohesive story
• Focused on problem solving
• An ability to multitask and an interest in tackling a variety of tasks
• Strong sense of ownership and pride in work
• Curiosity and interest in wide range of scientific and health specialties
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong collaborator; flexible/adaptable; always willing to pitch in with teammates to get the job done
• Strong presenter; projects confidence and authority when communicating ideas to colleagues and clients
• Fluency and interest in evolving digital and social media
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• MSc or PhD in life sciences, PharmD, or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience working for a med ed, med ad, PR/comms company; demonstrated experience with social content creation in research/Pharma; or in-house in the communications department of a university, research institute, scientific publication, pharma company, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel to internal teams and clients on using scientific information accurately and creatively to define communications strategies and craft stories that resonate with key audiences.
• Take the lead in creating content for various communications platforms, such as social channels, websites and medical congresses.
• Perform research and educate internal teams on the scientific landscape and differentiation of drugs, devices, and health services.
• Provide counsel on navigating issues related to data.
• Work directly with scientists and other client personnel to develop and articulate science and data-related key messages/stories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior