Sr. Medical Communications Manager

Neurocrine Biosciences•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Responsibilities will include (in conjunction with Medical and Company leadership) building and executing a strategic publication plan and developing a comprehensive independent medical education program across multiple therapeutic areas. Provides product information to health care professionals and patients. Responds to questions regarding products in a timely manner. Assists with the creation and maintenance of the product knowledge database used in responding to medical questions related to company products. Works interactively with Clinical Research, Sales and Marketing, Regulatory, and Research personnel to obtain necessary information and to inform other personnel of new issues which may arise. Assists with the receipt, processing, and dissemination of safety information and with the preparation of reports for governmental regulatory agencies.

Requirements

PharmD or PhD required AND 3+ years of Medical Communications/publication management or related experience.
Previous managerial / functional management experience also required.
OR MD AND 3+ years of Medical Communications/publication management or related experience OR Previous managerial / functional management experience also required
Requires broad understanding of the processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the team’s work and familiarity with the underlying concepts in other disciplines within the function
Applies in-depth understanding of how own discipline integrates within the function and understands contribution to Neurocrine's achievement of business objectives
Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams
Good leadership, mentoring skills and abilities typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams
Excellent computer skills
Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
Sees broader picture and longer-term impact on division/company
Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
Excellent project management, strong project leadership skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in the use of literature searching databases
Proven ability to build strategy and manage matrix teams
Proven ability to perform in-depth analysis and interpretation of medical data
Knowledge of all legal and regulatory guidelines affecting the dissemination of medical information and product promotion

Responsibilities

Align with internal Medical leadership and the publications agency in the development and tactical execution of strategic publications plans across multiple therapeutic areas.
Manage author/ key opinion leader (KOL) relationships and work with author teams in all aspects of publication development.
Coordinate and manage publication teams and meetings (e.g., cross-functional publication strategy team, publication author teams, publication steering committees).
Align with key members of cross-functional and executive teams to develop a dynamic and evolving Independent Medical Education program.
Identify, procure and distribute the findings of emerging scientific literature relevant to the Company development programs.
Work with the Medical Communications team to help manage and plan projects with broad organizational participation including: publications, Advisory Boards and Steering Committee meetings; Research and respond to Level 2 Medical Information (MI) request escalations using various search and retrieval techniques to develop a medical/scientific response that is accurate, fair balanced, and delivered in a timely manner;
Serve as an expert Medical resource to internal stakeholders, including MI call center;
Identify, procure and interpret the findings of emerging scientific literature relevant to the Company development programs;
Work cross-functionally within Medical Affairs to ensure seamless interface between systems including the Scientific Library, MSL customer relationship management tool and MI databases;
Work with the Medical Communications team to help manage the staffing and operations of the Medical Affairs booth at scientific conferences/congresses attended by the Company;
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

retirement savings plan (with company match)
paid vacation, holiday and personal days
paid caregiver/parental and medical leave
health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans

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