Reporting to the Director, Scientific Communications, the Senior Manager, Scientific Writing will be responsible for assisting in the development and execution of the medical and scientific communication strategy and tactics. In addition, they will create high-quality resources that communicate scientific data on Kiniksa’s products and therapeutic areas of interest. The Senior Manager, Scientific Writing works closely with Medical Affairs colleagues to inform and execute medical strategies aligned with program and corporate priorities. This position will work regularly with the internal cross-functional team on material to be used in writing scientific articles, abstracts, and posters.

This role is based in our Lexington office. Our office-based employees follow a hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office, and 1 day remote.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Contributes to the planning and execution of medical and scientific information for Kiniksa products within multiple therapeutic areas
• Support the execution of the strategic publication plans for each program, with an active role in scientific writing/editing in the creation of abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts
• Oversight for document quality checks, managing timelines, data analysis and interpretation and preparation of publication-quality figures
• Meets strict deadlines for all scientific writing projects
• Review and amend work in response to internal and external feedback
• Meet with the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Affairs team members, and cross-functional colleagues to plan the content for internal documents or publications
• Conduct reference research
• Proof, format, and edit internal documents as appropriate

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of document writing and publication experience in the bio/pharmaceutical industry or related experience (e.g., scientific/medical communications agency) is required
• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced scientific degree (Ph.D., PharmD, MD) strongly preferred or relevant advanced science degree (MS, MPH or other scientific or clinical degrees also considered)
• Strong scientific writing skills including editing experience, data quality review and a proven track record of taking publications from conception to publication (autoimmune experience is a plus)
• Working knowledge of statistics, data analysis and data interpretation
• Experience creating publication quality figures
• Experience working with publication management software (PubsHub)
• Strong understanding of the drug development process
• Strong understanding of current good publication practices and ICMJE criteria (CMPP certification is a plus)
• Ability to demonstrate a solid understanding of process for submission of abstracts and manuscripts to scientific congresses and journals, respectively
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external authors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of flexibility
• Ability to effectively facilitate meetings and manage cross-functional teams
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and function effectively as a team member; a self-starter
• Project management experience (timelines, planning, workflows, creation of reports, archiving)
• Must exhibit characteristics that exemplify drive, passion and focus that will translate into significant contributions towards building a global generational company
• Must show the ability to multi-task and change course quickly

• Strong commitment to compliance and ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)

Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.