Possess ability to understand and interpret clinical trial data, the literature and associated therapeutic conditions

Coordinates cross-functional publication strategy and core teams in the development of medical publications and scientific congress strategy and plans

Possess project management skills to ensure execution of publication plans is consistent with department objectives and client strategy

Ability to establish and leverage relationships with external experts, clinical trial investigators, journal editors, and congress secretariats to drive high quality medical communications activities

Develop and maintain general or special issues publication advisory boards for assigned therapeutic areas, including recruitment of advisors, meeting planning and execution, content development, and documentation of action items

Forecast financial resources with business case preparation and oversight as required and to deliver the publication plans within budget

Effective vendor management skills to integrate medical communications agencies/contract freelancers as part of the extended team for medical communications activities

Acquire and maintain thorough understanding of industry and publications standards with respect to quality, authorship and appropriateness of medical/scientific communications.

Ensure that medical/scientific communications activities are within compliance

Position Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor of Science or Communications degree required; advanced scientific degree preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD)

Experience Required: 3 years of experience in Industry with relevant medical/scientific focus

Experience Preferred: 5 years of experience in Industry with relevant medical/scientific focus

Specialized or Technical Knowledge Licenses, Certifications needed:

Functional Knowledge: Knowledge of Good Publication Practices and ICMJE Guidelines

Company/Industry Related Knowledge: Knowledge of Global Medical Affairs in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech Industry

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $54.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Medical communications: 4 years (Required)
• Pharmaceutical Industry: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• West Chester, PA 19382 (Required)

Work Location: In person