USA - Senior Internal Communications Lead

Remote Role

Job/Position: Associate Director, Global Medical Communications, Gastroenterology (GI),

IBD

BU/Organization: GMA/Medical

Functions Department: Global Medical Communications

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:

The Associate Director, Global Medical Communications is a dynamic, strategic role within

Global Medical Affairs that collaborates with cross-functional partners to oversee one or

more disease areas / assets on a Global level

Responsible for the strategic co-development and execution of medical communication

plans encompassing tactics such as: core content, scientific communication platforms,

HCP education, congress activities, digital initiatives, and communication planning

Lead medical review of promotional and non-promotional materials

Apply medical communications expertise and business acumen to further therapeutic area

and global medical communication strategy

SCOPE

Financial:

Geographic Scope: Global

*if applicable

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Manage Global Medical Communications planning and execution for GI

The Associate Director, Global Medical Communications leads and is accountable for asset

level medical communication strategies and implementation

Leads Medical Communication initiatives, ensuring quality and timely delivery against medical

plans

Interface with cross-functional teams to provide scientific leadership and technical expertise

across GI, contributing to launch and life-cycle management of a medical unit

Lead and execute diverse medical communication tactics related to core content (e.g. slide

decks), scientific communication platforms (SCP), HCP education (e.g. symposia), congress

activities (e.g. medical booth), digital initiatives (e.g. webinars), and communication planning

(e.g. integrated communications plans)

Coordinate with the Group Lead to monitor performance of goals and delivery of medical

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communications plans

Mentorship or matrix management of global medical communications colleagues, fellows,

managers, and senior managers

Oversee budget, financial forecasting, and vendor management for assigned asset(s)

Conduct medical aspects of Material Review and Approval

Participate in the International CMLR review process as required and ensure materials are

medically sound and aligned with relevant company strategy

Work with Legal and Regulatory colleagues to resolve questions and provide leadership in

concept design and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials.

Provide Medical Affairs representation during concept design of materials

Ensure materials adhere to the International CMLR standards and that data is communicated

in an ethical, compliant, and accurate manner

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise (Breadth and depth of knowledge, application and complexity

of technical knowledge)

Possesses deep level of understanding of core Medical Communications materials (scientific

platform, lexicon, core slide decks, communication plan, etc) and can fairly independently drive

updates/revisions to these materials.

Knowledge of the GI therapeutic area is a plus

Leadership (Vision, strategy and business alignment, people management, communication,

influencing others, managing change)

Effectively drives and influences project teams towards objectives while enabling and making

decisions

Leads one or more asset level strategies

Decision-making and Autonomy (The capacity and authority to make organizational decisions,

autonomy in decision-making, complexity of decisions, impact of decisions, problem-solving)

o Ability to seek diverse input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive

innovative solutions

o Ability to incorporate feedback and ensure decisions are made swiftly to yield flawless

execution

Accountable for designing and implementing vision and strategy for designated scope

Enables the tactical execution of the GMC vision and mission

Leads and is accountable for asset level strategies being implemented

Ability to seek input from multiple constituents and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions

Ability to incorporate feedback and follow up quickly to support swift decision-making and to

support flawless execution

Ability to identify when decisions need to be escalated

Ability to identify risks and propose alternative solutions

Interaction (The span and nature of one’s engagement with others when performing one’s job,

internal and external relationships)

Leads engagement with internal key stakeholders (i.e. Global Medical Affairs strategy, TAU,

Global Outcomes Research and Epidemiology [GEO], biostats, GPT/GPLS, Region/LOCs,

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and Publications) independently and on a regular basis.

Creates an internal and external sphere of influence in area of expertise (e.g. networking and

speaking at professional conferences)

Mentorship or matrix management of fellows

Commitment to DE&I

Innovation (The required level of scientific knowledge, knowledge sharing, innovation and risk taking)

Identifies and researches new innovative approaches and leverages fit-for-purpose methods

Willing to explore and/or lead Medical Communications innovations as appropriate

Ability to identify issues but also offer solutions and possible alternatives; may assist in

directing corrective action.

Complexity (Products managed, mix of businesses, internal and/or external business environment,

cultural considerations)

May require working across different franchises within the therapeutic area as needed

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: (List the essential and

desirable education and competency requirements to perform the primary responsibilities of the job.

Any minimum requirements should be noted.)

A relevant healthcare degree is required. A medical or scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, RN,

MS, etc) is preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix

structure and medical affairs roles (e.g. Medical Science Liaison, Medical Information, Medical

Communications, Medical Education, Publications) for candidates with doctoral degree. Minimum

7 years experience in the biopharmaceutical industry for candidates with a master’s degree

Strong collaborator able to inspire teamwork

Critical thinker able to understand complex scenarios and focus on priorities

Good knowledge of medical communication approaches and best practices

Familiarity with international regulatory and legal guidelines regarding medical communication

strategy and execution

Up to 20% travel for congresses and offsite meetings may be required

Previous experience in GI is a plus