About Servier Pharmaceuticals:

We’re an organization, committed to modelling diversity, equity, and inclusion for the entire industry, and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all. We are interested in growing our team with passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage all to apply to our open roles and are always willing to consider skills and experiences outside of what is listed in the job description.

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The Associate Director, Scientific Communications & Publications plays a vital role in development of key scientific communications and publications within our US Medical department. Reporting to the Director, Scientific Communications & Publications, this individual will be responsible for strategic and tactical planning, development and implementation of scientific communications activities, execution of high-quality publications, and production of high-quality written/digital materials that support engagement with therapeutic area experts (TAEs) and development of successful clinical-stage programs. The Associate Director will be a strategic thinker with close attention to detail, outstanding oral and written communication skills, and ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in a compelling and concise manner to various internal and external stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities:

Scientific & Medical Communications:

• Drive the execution of scientific communication tactics (eg, core slide decks, scientific platforms, disease education content, Medical Field resources, digital resources) including key congress activities
• Contribute to the development of the US Scientific Communications Plan
• Identify and engage internal and external subject matter experts for participation in scientific communication tactic and content development
• Develop expertise in disease area through continuous surveillance of the medical and scientific literature for relevant publications, and lead development of monthly literature updates
• Contribute to the development of scientific content and execution for congress medical communication activities (eg, medical booth materials and planning)
• Facilitate review and approval of medical communication materials through medical & scientific committee review
• Manage scientific communication vendor(s) in all aspects of working relationship, including budgets and contracting

Publication Development & Management:

• Contribute to the development of the US Strategic Publication Plan with an understanding of how these activities support the overall Medical Strategy
• Lead and manage the execution of publication tactics (eg, manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations) across the US product portfolio consistent with Servier SOPs
• Implement appropriate US publication strategy and provide ideas for generating publications to fill clinical, economic, health outcomes, quality of life and scientific knowledge gaps
• Lead routine US publication team meetings to facilitate strategic discussions/decisions related to publication planning and execution
• Serve as the US Publication subject matter expert for the Therapeutic Area product(s) and maintain expertise in TA/Product scientific data, industry-related information, and evolution of disease state
• Interact with the global publications function and alliance partner(s) to ensure that compliant publication processes are followed
• Manage publication vendor(s) in all aspects of working relationship, including budgets and contracting

Other duties as required or directed by the Manager or Functional Management

Skills and Education:

• Advanced degree preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD), or relevant work experience
• Prior experience in scientific communications and publications is required
• 5+ years of direct experience in scientific/medical communications department of a pharmaceutical/biotechnology company or agency, with experience in scientific/medical communications planning and execution, and publication planning and publication development
• Strong project management skills and leadership poise to negotiate and facilitate alignment among various internal and external stakeholders (eg, therapeutic area experts, authors, cross-functional teams, patient groups, researchers, clinicians)
• Ability to work with teams and/or agencies to develop content for medical educational programs, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, manuscripts, slide decks, and digital resources
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills to prioritize projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Understanding of industry regulations and guidelines governing publications and medical communications (eg, FDA, OIG, GPP3, ICJME)
• Advanced computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience with medical content management systems (eg, Datavision, Veeva) and biomedical reference databases (eg, PubMed, Ovid Medline) is a plus
• Oncology experience is preferred but not required
• CMPP qualification preferred

Other Relevant Information:

• Remote-based position with travel to HQ as needed
• Up to ~20% travel (US and international) to attend regional and international conferences/workshops