Senior Manager, Scientific Communications

Biomarin Pharmaceutical • San Rafael, CA

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About The Position

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best - people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems - and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we've produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options. The Senior Manager functions as a key member of the Scientific Communications team, ensuring high quality scientific outputs with appropriate utilization of resources. The Senior Manager will work with the Director of Scientific Communications to develop and implement scientific communication strategy, manage the scientific communication plan for assigned product and therapeutic areas, and oversee scientific messaging for the marketing and clinical products.

Requirements

• Advance degree (MS or higher) in life or health sciences is required
• 5 or more years of relevant experience in scientific communications, publication planning and/or medical writing
• Experience in rare metabolic conditions is an advantage
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of publication development activities and principles of scientific writing and editing
• Ability to interpret, critically analyze and communicate complex scientific data
• Advanced understanding of statistical and clinical research concepts
• Understanding of biotech/pharmaceutical clinical and regulatory processes
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
• Capable of working on multiple tasks and managing priorities with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely execution of scientific communication plans
• Assist the development of scientific messaging and maintenance of Scientific Communication Platforms
• Ensure cross-functional alignment of messaging and strategies to address gaps
• Develop expert knowledge of product- and disease-specific literature and gap analysis to support scientific message developments and publication strategy
• Organize and implement expert meetings necessary for publication strategy development, collaborate with MDs to develop agenda and content, manage vendors, and attend and present as needed
• Support and attend scientific congresses, advisory board meetings, and similar meetings, as required
• Facilitate the external/independent development of treatment and management guidelines
• Research, draft, and edit scientific and medical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations
• Manage agency and/or contract medical writers and/or graphic designers, as needed
• Ensure all scientific communications outputs meet the highest standards of medical/scientific integrity
• Ensure activities adhere to authorship and publication guidelines as stipulated by ICMJE and GPP 2022
• Assist with maintenance and reconciliation activities within publication development database
• Respond to internal and external questions about any scientific communications for the product area
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings to share scientific communication planning status and issues and maintain awareness of overall scientific communication plan
• Provide support for management of the Scientific Communication budget

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree