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.

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