Sr. Manager, Scientific Writing

Reporting to the Director, Scientific Communications, the Sr. Manager, Scientific Writing is responsible for developing high-quality scientific resources (e.g., abstracts, posters, publications) that clearly and concisely communicate scientific data on Kiniksa’s products and therapeutic areas of interest. Further, h/she will ensure all deliverables remain aligned with Kiniksa strategy and tactics. The Sr. 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.

Responsibilities (including, But Not Limited To)

• In close collaboration with the Medical Director and RWE, support concept development and framing of scientific communication deliverables (e.g., abstracts, posters, publications)
• Lead scientific writing and editing of scientific communication deliverables
• Remain up-to-date on overall strategy for Kiniksa’s assets and ensure all deliverables remain aligned with strategic aims
• Lead operational oversight for all scientific communication projects, including timely dissemination of materials for both internal and external author reviews, and strict adherence to deadlines for deliverable submissions
• Contribute 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
• In collaboration with internal stakeholders, assist in the management of publication plans across the portfolio, ensuring consistency and medical accuracy as well as compliance with current good publication practice guidelines
• Ensure content is scientifically and clinically sound and well-organized while maintaining consistency in terminology, tone, and document structure as it relates to Kiniksa’s ideology
• Provide oversight for document quality checks, managing timelines, data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of publication-quality figures
• Proactively seek input from Medical Affairs team members (including Chief Medical Officer), and cross-functional colleagues to plan the content for internal documents or publications
• Review and amend work in response to internal and external feedback
• Lead company-wide literature surveillance and remain up-to-date on all relevant emerging literature
• Support the development and maintenance of Scientific Communications Platform(s)
• Proof, format, and edit internal documents as appropriate
• Assist in ensuring that policies and procedures applicable to scientific communications are kept current and align with good publication practices
  
  

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) strongly preferred or relevant advanced science degree (MS, MPH, or other scientific or clinical degrees also considered)
• 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
• 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)
• Ability to explain complex scientific and clinical concepts clearly for various audiences
• 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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft CoPilot