Overview

The Manager, Medical Communications is a key member of the Shionogi US Medical Affairs home office team and works to manage aspects of scientific publications and medical education on assigned products. This role manages the cross-functional and cross-regional medical communication teams in the strategic & tactical planning and implementation of assigned projects. This person is also a member of various cross-functional, global teams working across multiple projects, and serves as the point of contact for internal/external stakeholders with respect to medical communications.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of omnichannel medical communications and educational plans for assigned Shionogi marketed and pipeline products
• Establish a strong level of working knowledge and contributes to the development, management and compliant execution of Medical Review Committee (MRC), CME/grants Review Committee, and other Medical Affairs initiated activities/projects as requested
• Support process development/improvements for Medical Affairs including creations and updates of related SOPs
• Collaborate with global and regional Medical Affairs teams and contribute to the development and implementation of the medical communications strategy and tactical plan
• Manage scientific communications, abstract and symposium planning for medical conferences and congresses
• Serve as point of contact with internal and external stakeholder on all aspects of scientific publications and relevant medical communications to ensure efficient and transparent communication
• Collaborate with the cross-functional Medical Affairs Team and contribute to the development of Medical Affairs strategy for assigned products
• Support Medical Affairs leadership with long-term strategic planning, goal development and tracking budgets, metrics, insights and ensuring all activities are on track. Prepare, track and manage the medical communications budget for assigned products
• Support development of educational materials for use by internal, external, and field medical affairs personnel, including MSL tools, internal training materials, and congress booth materials.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable Shionogi SOPs, policies, processes, and compliance guidelines
• Manage vendor-related activities (selection, contracting, onboarding, day-to-day operation, performance evaluation and improvement)
• Track and report quantitative and qualitative metrics for Medical Communications activities
• Additional projects and assignments as needed

Minimum Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Masters in Health Sciences or related fields). PhD/PharmD highly preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in medical communications at a pharmaceutical company or medical communications agency
• Experience planning and executing digital medical communications activities (virtual education, podcast, social media)
• CMPP certification preferred
• Good knowledge of principles and practices of pharmaceutical clinical studies (including design, conduct, analysis and reporting)
• Familiarity with Good Publication Practice, ICMJE guidelines and other applicable industry guidelines

Competencies

• Project management and operational skills
• Strong analytical skills, attention to details, and ability to manage/prioritize multiple projects from conception to completion in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well in cross-functional teams (across geography and culture) with a group of people with diverse skill sets and personalities. Team player, flexible and adaptable. Ability to build good working relationships, both inside and outside the organization
• Self-starter with ability to quickly get up to speed

Other Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 15% of the year
• Must live in a reasonable, commutable distance to Florham Park, NJ and be able to work onsite 50% on a hybrid schedule

Essential Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to articulate clearly and conduct verbal presentations with large and small audiences.
• Ability to travel via automobile and/or airplane.
• Ability to view video display terminal images < 18” away from face for extended period of time – up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and telephone.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time – up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to lift, tug, pull up to fifteen (15) pounds.

To be considered for this position, you must apply and meet the requirements of this opportunity. We look forward to reviewing your resume & qualifications.

EEO

Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, a recently separated veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.It is the policy of Shionogi Inc. to undertake affirmative action in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non-discriminatory.

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