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BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Senior Manager, Scientific Communications

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., San Rafael, California, United States, 94911

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Overview

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Since 1997, BioMarin has applied scientific expertise to understand the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities. Using expertise in genetics and molecular biology, BioMarin develops medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. The company seeks the right technical experts with a relentless drive to solve real problems and creates an environment that empowers teams to pursue bold, innovative science. This approach supports a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates with well-understood biology offering potential first-to-market advantages or substantial benefits over existing options. About Worldwide Research And Development From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, BioMarin\'s Worldwide Research And Development (WWRD) engine involves all bench and clinical research and the supporting groups. Teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients with genetic diseases. Role and Responsibilities

The Senior Manager functions as a key member of the Scientific Communications team, ensuring high quality scientific outputs with appropriate resource utilization. The Senior Manager will, with the Director of Scientific Communications, develop and implement scientific communication strategy, manage the scientific communication plan for assigned product and therapeutic areas, and oversee scientific messaging for marketing and clinical products. Publication Strategy and Planning

Ensure timely execution of scientific communication plans Assist the development of scientific messaging and maintenance of Scientific Communication Platforms Ensure cross-functional alignment or messaging and strategies to address gaps Develop expert knowledge of product- and disease-specific literature and gap analysis to support scientific message development and publication strategy Organize and implement expert meetings necessary for publication strategy development, collaborate with MDs to develop agenda and content, manage vendors, and attend and present as needed Support and attend scientific congresses, advisory board meetings, and similar meetings, as required Facilitate external/independent development of treatment and management guidelines

Publication Content Creation

Research, draft, and edit scientific and medical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations Manage agency and/or contract medical writers and/or graphic designers, as needed Ensure all scientific communications outputs meet the highest standards of medical/scientific integrity Ensure activities adhere to authorship and publication guidelines as stipulated by ICMJE and GPP 2022 Assist with maintenance and reconciliation activities within publication development database

Other

Respond to internal and external questions about scientific communications for the product area Participate in cross-functional team meetings to share planning status and issues and maintain awareness of the overall scientific communication plan Provide support for management of the Scientific Communication budget

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Solid understanding of publication development activities and principles of scientific writing and editing Ability to interpret, critically analyze and communicate complex scientific data Advanced understanding of statistical and clinical research concepts Understanding of biotech/pharmaceutical clinical and regulatory processes Strong interpersonal, communication, and organization skills Capable of working on multiple tasks and managing priorities with minimal supervision Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams Education

Advance degree (MS or higher) in life or health sciences is required 5 or more years of relevant experience in scientific communications, publication planning and/or medical writing Experience in rare metabolic conditions is advantageous Extensive experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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