Associate Director, Scientific Communications Lead

Job Description:Proactively defines and drives the publication and scientific communication strategic plan and deliverables for the assigned oncology assets based on medical strategies, transparency requirements, and data availability.Develops and implements strategic publications and scientific communications plans in coordination with relevant cross-functional teams (including members of medical affairs, clinical development, and outcomes research; global, regional, or local); leads the publications planning team; manages the development of scientific publications for external audiences and scientific communications materials such as slide decks, NCCN or pathway submissions, animations, and digital amplification of datManages vendors, freelancers, and available contractors, writers, and editors in the execution of publication and scientific communications tactics; and manages annual budget planning for each assigned program(s).Responsible for driving the publications process and ensuring compliance with global standards, and for ensuring accuracy and scientific rigor of publications.Will serve as the primary liaison with internal and external opinion leaders, investigators, authors, partners, and affiliates on publication activities related to the compounds/programs.Responsible for leading the development of the scientific platform for the assigned assets in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring that this foundational document, which is centered on core scientific statements, provides a scientific lexicon for the program and drives one consistent scientific voice across scientific communications channels.Leading additional medical communications content, which may include, but is not limited to, scientific slide decks, field medical tools, training materials, congress-related activities, websites/tools, and other deliverables.Will play an active role in providing guidance and training to Publications department colleagues on publication strategy development and tactical execution best practices.Work closely with the Scientific Communications Group Lead, Hematology to optimize department resources and evaluate trends in medical publications, and lead and/or participate in the development and review of publications SOPs and Work Practices, where appropriate, to ensure delivery of high-quality medical publications in a timely and compliant manner across programs.Collaborate with cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams to support the development, management, and execution of global (all regions) strategic scientific communication & publication plans that align with product medical strategies.Proactively develop, manage, and execute on global or regionally integrated strategic publication plans and scientific communication plans in coordination with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with product medical strategiesHave a strong understanding of prioritized disease areas, including landscape and competitionInitiate communication with authors; identify all necessary data required for content development; participate in author meetings to facilitate content discussion and ensure appropriate content development process is followedCritically review publications including, but not limited to, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations, for accuracy and scientific rigorManage and facilitate the content review process, including collating reviewer comments and having discussions with authors and reviewersCommitment to ethical practices in the preparation and dissemination of publicationsEffectively and consistently communicate the publication and scientific communications strategy, tactical plan, and plan progress to internal business partners; work with vendors and internal technical support groups to evaluate and optimize publications systems for reporting metrics to meet stakeholder needsManage medical writing agency, including oversight on execution of publications plans and budget, and maintenance of publications management databases such as DatavisionEnsure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies for development, internal review, and dissemination of scientific communications materials, and act with commitment to ethical practices in the preparation and dissemination of publications.Manage alliance partnershipsEvaluate trends in medical publications and drive opportunities for enhanced publications content and amplification of publications to increase value of publications in scientific exchange; lead and/or participate in process development and refinement, as/if neededLead and/or participate in recruitment of vendors to fill resource gapsProvide guidance and training to colleagues on publication strategy development and tactical execution best practicesCoordinate, plan, and manage scientific communications budget for assigned program(s) in close collaboration with GMAO Operations teamAs needed, provide medical and scientific review of Global Medical Affairs Oncology materials (and, if required, promotional materials) to support the medical (and promotional) review processAs a subject matter expert for the assigned programs, lead or contribute to the development of content for Global Medical Affairs projects, including but not limited to, NCCN compendia, training materials, global congress plan, and medical resource tools, as neededServe as the Global Scientific Communications representative on relevant Global Medical Strategy TeamAttend conferences, symposia, or other meetings, as necessary or as assigned, and act as liaison between Global Scientific Communications and external content contributorsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a scientific discipline (preferred); ORA minimum of Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline plus commensurate long-term experience within pharmaceutical or biotech industry5 years healthcare or related experience, including 3 years of experience with the development and execution of medical publications, within medical affairs in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry or within a medical communications agency, is essentialKnowledge of the scientific publication planning processes, current standards of good publication practice (GPP3), pertinent external guidelines related to industry publications (ICMJE), and scientific reporting standards for studies (CONSORT)Oncology experience strongly preferredStrong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage several projects simultaneouslyAbility to work well independently and under pressureStrong capabilities and experience with resource allocation and vendor managementAbility to synthesize, interpret, present, and discuss complex medical and scientific dataUnderstanding of pharmaceutical clinical development and product life-cycle management, clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods and clinical clinical trial data reporting requirementsExperience in medical communications function, which may include publications, medical information, and/or training.Experience with publications management databases such as DatavisionWorking experience in cross-functional teams and global/local teams within the pharmaceutical or related industryStrategic Approach: Ability to identify opportunities and anticipate changes in the business landscape through an understanding and ongoing assessment of the environmentCollaboration: Ability to cultivate a broad network of relationships throughout the organization, connecting global, regional and local organizations.Requires experience and success in working in a matrix, cross-functional environment; excellent collaboration skills; experience working across functions to achieve resultsEngage Others: Ability to create a clear and unifying vision inspiring teams to excelDrive for Results: Creates functional strategies and goals that are closely aligned with company objectives and develops metrics to track and assess performanceCreativity and Innovation: Ability to contribute to data analytics and publication planning, including ideas for sub-analysesCompliance and Regulatory: Excellent understanding of regulatory, compliance and legal requirementsTechnical Skills: Advanced PC skills, including Datavision, MS Project, Word, Excel, Power Point, and SharePointRequires a strong scientific and analytical background, preferably in life sciences, and excellent project management skills.Strong leadership skills required for training internal teams on good publications practicesBenefits:Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.