Verastem

Senior Director Medical Communications & Publications

Boston, Massachusetts · Director

Sponsorship not specified$260k-$310kDetected 19 days ago

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About the role

The Senior Director, Medical Communications, will report to the Head of Medical Affairs.
Execute work in a timely manner according to plan prioritization, available resources and following internal policies, good publication practices and highest standards quality.
Ensure that medical/scientific publication activities are within company policies, procedures and good publications practices.

Developing a broad and deep understanding of the strategic objectives for each asset, and representing the function in high-level strategic discussions (e.g., MALT, cross-functional teams, etc.)
Advocate for a strong scientific communication strategy through building effective relationships with key stakeholders across the organization and externally
Provide visible leadership support to key alliance partners and joint venture partners, ensuring the right scientific and technical skills and capabilities from Publications / Scientific Communications and driving effective behaviors to support the success of strategic alliances.
Support direct reports in the development and execution of plans to support Verastem' s presence at global oncology congresses.
Maintain current knowledge of the scientific publication planning processes, current standards of good publication practice (GPP2022), pertinent external guidelines related to industry publications (ICMJE), and scientific reporting standards for studies (CONSORT) and ensure that these standards are communicated and adhered to across the organization.

Degree in a scientific discipline.
Minimum 8+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects
ability to multitask and work both independently and within multi-disciplinary teams
Degree in a scientific discipline. Advanced degree is preferred (i.e., M.Sc., M.P.H., Pharm.D. or Ph.D.).
Considered a subject matter expert for publication process and content generation with demonstrated leadership in running a publication strategy and plan
Experience in developing and executing medical affairs evidence generation plans
Effectively managed Medical communication budget (planned vs actual)
Exceptional project management skills
Ability to lead and also roll up the sleeves and help get the work done as needed
Understand the clinical development process, especially clinical study data and outcomes measures in oncology
Ability to critically appraise and apply knowledge gained from the medical/scientific literature

The base salary range ($260,000 - $310,000) provided reflects our current estimate of what we anticipate paying for this position.

Accountable for overarching Medical Communications strategy, execution, and budget
Assessing, modifying, and addressing the foundational elements of industry best-practices in Medical Communications, overseeing new policies, processes, or workflows as needed in a lean, fast-moving environment.
Contribute to development of the overarching Medical Affairs strategy and provide leadership and guidance to internal partners during development of strategic plans and assets
Broad oversight of Scientific/Medical Communications and Medical Information partners, ensuring that they meet expectations with respect to strategic input, deliverables, and budget
Track and report the progress of Medical Communications activities across both assets, and communicate these to senior management
Plan, support, and attend scientific conferences and medical meetings as needed.

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