Alkermes
Associate Director, Scientific Communication
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Location:
Waltham, MA. Hybrid workplace model requiring onsite work at least 3 days per week; not eligible for fully remote work.
Major Accountabilities
Act as the Medical Communications lead for product‑specific working groups or projects and support Publications, as needed.
Support other Scientific Communications Leads across products.
Create, manage and track strategic scientific communication plans in partnership with a cross‑functional team.
Create/review medical and scientific materials for accuracy and strategic alignment for internal and external customers—for example scientific communication platforms, MSL slide decks targeted for HCP and payor audiences, medical affairs booth materials, Medicaid testimonies, and others as needed.
Develop in‑depth therapeutic knowledge of disease, epidemiology, product and competitor information; act as a resource to others external to Medical Affairs.
Partner with Medical Directors to develop and implement product‑specific strategy and alignment, ensuring accurate representation in scientific communication materials.
Work effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders including Compliance, Research and Development (Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Nonclinical, etc), Marketing, and external individuals.
Ensure compliance with department and company policies and procedures.
Serve as the subject‑matter expert for Scientific Communications review processes and the content management and review tool (Veeva Vault), providing guidance from concept to publication.
Manage vendor and budget.
Support additional projects or initiatives within the Scientific Communications function.
Key Performance Indicators
Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations, guidelines, standards and practices.
Domestic and international travel may be required (10%).
Ability to work independently in a hybrid working model in our Waltham 3 days/week.
Demonstrates problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, experience working in a team with ability to work collaboratively toward a common goal.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to read, interpret, and convey complex scientific information.
Intelligent risk‑taking and evaluating impact of decisions.
Analyses complex situations and data, requiring evaluation of intangible and unclear factors.
Employs strategic thinking to contribute to product, departmental and organizational plans and goals.
Adapts to unexpected tasks, issues, changes in strategy or departmental needs and provides leadership to accomplish goals.
Maintains effective relationships across all levels of the organization and externally.
Basic Requirements
Advanced scientific degree preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD).
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development or related field in the industry, with an MD/PhD/PharmD.
Preferred Requirements
Healthcare/scientific related degrees may be accepted.
Experience in development and review (i.e. Medical, Regulatory, and Legal review) of MSL materials and scientific platforms preferred.
Experience with Veeva Vault.
About Us Alkermes applies its deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult‑to‑treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A fully‑integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we are committed to pursuing great science, driven by deep compassion to make a real impact in the lives of patients. Alkermes has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various neurological disorders, including narcolepsy.
We actively seek to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our business. We strive to ensure that all voices are respected and valued, recognising that our diversity of thought, background and perspective makes us stronger.
Equal Employment Opportunity Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E‑Verify employer.
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Location:
Waltham, MA. Hybrid workplace model requiring onsite work at least 3 days per week; not eligible for fully remote work.
Major Accountabilities
Act as the Medical Communications lead for product‑specific working groups or projects and support Publications, as needed.
Support other Scientific Communications Leads across products.
Create, manage and track strategic scientific communication plans in partnership with a cross‑functional team.
Create/review medical and scientific materials for accuracy and strategic alignment for internal and external customers—for example scientific communication platforms, MSL slide decks targeted for HCP and payor audiences, medical affairs booth materials, Medicaid testimonies, and others as needed.
Develop in‑depth therapeutic knowledge of disease, epidemiology, product and competitor information; act as a resource to others external to Medical Affairs.
Partner with Medical Directors to develop and implement product‑specific strategy and alignment, ensuring accurate representation in scientific communication materials.
Work effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders including Compliance, Research and Development (Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Nonclinical, etc), Marketing, and external individuals.
Ensure compliance with department and company policies and procedures.
Serve as the subject‑matter expert for Scientific Communications review processes and the content management and review tool (Veeva Vault), providing guidance from concept to publication.
Manage vendor and budget.
Support additional projects or initiatives within the Scientific Communications function.
Key Performance Indicators
Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations, guidelines, standards and practices.
Domestic and international travel may be required (10%).
Ability to work independently in a hybrid working model in our Waltham 3 days/week.
Demonstrates problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, experience working in a team with ability to work collaboratively toward a common goal.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to read, interpret, and convey complex scientific information.
Intelligent risk‑taking and evaluating impact of decisions.
Analyses complex situations and data, requiring evaluation of intangible and unclear factors.
Employs strategic thinking to contribute to product, departmental and organizational plans and goals.
Adapts to unexpected tasks, issues, changes in strategy or departmental needs and provides leadership to accomplish goals.
Maintains effective relationships across all levels of the organization and externally.
Basic Requirements
Advanced scientific degree preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD).
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development or related field in the industry, with an MD/PhD/PharmD.
Preferred Requirements
Healthcare/scientific related degrees may be accepted.
Experience in development and review (i.e. Medical, Regulatory, and Legal review) of MSL materials and scientific platforms preferred.
Experience with Veeva Vault.
About Us Alkermes applies its deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult‑to‑treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A fully‑integrated, global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we are committed to pursuing great science, driven by deep compassion to make a real impact in the lives of patients. Alkermes has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various neurological disorders, including narcolepsy.
We actively seek to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our business. We strive to ensure that all voices are respected and valued, recognising that our diversity of thought, background and perspective makes us stronger.
Equal Employment Opportunity Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E‑Verify employer.
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