Senior Manager, Scientific Communications
Sarepta Therapeutics, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Why Sarepta? Why Now?
The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.
We're looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.
What Sarepta Offers
At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:
Physical and Emotional Wellness
Financial Wellness
Support for Caregivers
For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us
The Importance of the Role The Senior Manager, Scientific Communications, will serve as the primary liaison for internal teams, internal/external authors, and publication agencies regarding all publication activities related to the assigned product. The individual in this role will possess strong knowledge of good publication practices, authorship guidelines (ICMJE), and other relevant industry standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality scientific publications (scientific abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts) in a timely and compliant manner. This role will manage the development and review/approval of assigned projects in accordance with timelines in the Global Health Outcomes, Real-World Evidence, and Access (GHRA) Communications Plan, communicate effectively with external authors and internal stakeholders, and provide project updates to the Director, Scientific Communications.
The Opportunity to Make a Difference Support the development and revision ofa strategic Sci Comms plan for the assigned therapeutic platform(s) as they relate to GHRA tactics including publicationand congressplans
Serve as the lead on publications(abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts)and work withauthors, evidence generation teams, andmedical communication agenciesto ensure the timely execution of publication plans, ensuring a high quality andtimelyproduct, as well as adherencetopublicationSOPsand associatedprocedures
Review draft publications for scientific quality and data accuracy,and ensure alignment with author direction
Present and review the assigned publication plan and conference data disclosures at internal cross-functional team meetings, as needed
Interface with external experts (e.g., physicians, other health care professionals,health economists) and effectively collaborate withcross-functional teams
Explore opportunities for publication enhancements (plain language summaries/plain language summary publications/infographics) for the assigned product to increase the value of publications in scientific exchange
Communicate thepublication development process and industry guidance on good publication practices and authorship criteriato team membersas needed
Manage publication agency partners and contractors in the execution of publication and scientific communications tactics
Contribute to budget management, forecasting, and resource allocation for the assignedtherapeutic platform(s); actively track publication expenditures and ensure that they are within the approved budget
Contribute to relevant medical communicationactivities, which may include but are not limited to slide decks, internal medical training, and company-sponsored symposia content development
Serve as the Sci Comms representative at relevant internal team meetings
Attendscientific conferences andprovidecoverage support as assigned
More about You An advanced Scientific Degree (Ph.D., PharmD) required. A Master's Degree will be considered with significant publication planning and writing experience. Relevant professional certification/credential (e.g., CMPP, AMWA) is preferred At least 5 years of medical/scientific publication planning and development experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry or at medical communication agencies Ability to understand and interpret scientific data Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills with flawless attention to detail Experience in the rare disease/neurology therapeutic area Familiarity with publications management databases such as iEnvision Experience developing HEOR, real-world evidence, or patient-reported outcomes publications Good understanding of industry guidelines related to scientific publications Working knowledge of statistical concepts Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience working with fast-paced, collaborative, cross-functional teams Ability to prioritize and support business-critical or emergent critical publications in response to evolving business needs What Now? We're always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers. So, if you're comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.
#LI-Hybrid #LI-ES1 This position is hybrid, you will be expected to work on site at one of Sarepta's facilities in the United States and/or attend Company-sponsored in-person events from time to time. The targeted salary range for this position is $136,000 - $170,000 per year. Sarepta is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offer is commensurate with Sarepta's compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.
Financial Wellness
Support for Caregivers
For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us
The Importance of the Role The Senior Manager, Scientific Communications, will serve as the primary liaison for internal teams, internal/external authors, and publication agencies regarding all publication activities related to the assigned product. The individual in this role will possess strong knowledge of good publication practices, authorship guidelines (ICMJE), and other relevant industry standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality scientific publications (scientific abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts) in a timely and compliant manner. This role will manage the development and review/approval of assigned projects in accordance with timelines in the Global Health Outcomes, Real-World Evidence, and Access (GHRA) Communications Plan, communicate effectively with external authors and internal stakeholders, and provide project updates to the Director, Scientific Communications.
The Opportunity to Make a Difference Support the development and revision ofa strategic Sci Comms plan for the assigned therapeutic platform(s) as they relate to GHRA tactics including publicationand congressplans
Serve as the lead on publications(abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts)and work withauthors, evidence generation teams, andmedical communication agenciesto ensure the timely execution of publication plans, ensuring a high quality andtimelyproduct, as well as adherencetopublicationSOPsand associatedprocedures
Review draft publications for scientific quality and data accuracy,and ensure alignment with author direction
Present and review the assigned publication plan and conference data disclosures at internal cross-functional team meetings, as needed
Interface with external experts (e.g., physicians, other health care professionals,health economists) and effectively collaborate withcross-functional teams
Explore opportunities for publication enhancements (plain language summaries/plain language summary publications/infographics) for the assigned product to increase the value of publications in scientific exchange
Communicate thepublication development process and industry guidance on good publication practices and authorship criteriato team membersas needed
Manage publication agency partners and contractors in the execution of publication and scientific communications tactics
Contribute to budget management, forecasting, and resource allocation for the assignedtherapeutic platform(s); actively track publication expenditures and ensure that they are within the approved budget
Contribute to relevant medical communicationactivities, which may include but are not limited to slide decks, internal medical training, and company-sponsored symposia content development
Serve as the Sci Comms representative at relevant internal team meetings
Attendscientific conferences andprovidecoverage support as assigned
More about You An advanced Scientific Degree (Ph.D., PharmD) required. A Master's Degree will be considered with significant publication planning and writing experience. Relevant professional certification/credential (e.g., CMPP, AMWA) is preferred At least 5 years of medical/scientific publication planning and development experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry or at medical communication agencies Ability to understand and interpret scientific data Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills with flawless attention to detail Experience in the rare disease/neurology therapeutic area Familiarity with publications management databases such as iEnvision Experience developing HEOR, real-world evidence, or patient-reported outcomes publications Good understanding of industry guidelines related to scientific publications Working knowledge of statistical concepts Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Experience working with fast-paced, collaborative, cross-functional teams Ability to prioritize and support business-critical or emergent critical publications in response to evolving business needs What Now? We're always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers. So, if you're comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.
#LI-Hybrid #LI-ES1 This position is hybrid, you will be expected to work on site at one of Sarepta's facilities in the United States and/or attend Company-sponsored in-person events from time to time. The targeted salary range for this position is $136,000 - $170,000 per year. Sarepta is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offer is commensurate with Sarepta's compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.