Director, Scientific Communications

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

Co-lead (along with medical lead(s) the evidence generation and data dissemination sub-committee(s). A cross-functional strategic alignment team for products (inline and pipeline assigned products).
Contributes strategic input into scientific engagement plans that include but are not limited to functional strategy, gap and competitor analysis, scientific data dissemination, clinical trial support materials, clinical steering committee planning and execution, and publication development
Develop integrated scientific and clinical communication for internal and external stakeholders to establish Pacira’s expertise in pain management, and which underscore the medical, economic, and patient-centered value that the Pacira product portfolio delivers to healthcare providers, patients, and society
Participate in the scientific strategy planning process to ensure compliant integration across members of extended Medical teams, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and Health Outcomes and Value Assessment, as well as commercial partners and external stakeholders.
Provide insight into the development of the publication strategy and plan in accordance with clinical trial results/milestones, changes in the healthcare landscape, and identified data gaps/needs
Develop and implement a scientific strategy, as well as content and maintenance of the Scientific Platforms and Clinical Trials web presence for all Pacira products
Develop scientific communications materials as identified to advance initiatives for education and communication purposes working with internal scientific and clinical teams
Provide support for peer-to-peer connections
Provide support for Clinical Operations, including development of a product scientific communication strategy
Identify and engage with external Thought Leaders to gather insight into unmet medical needs and research and educational gaps
Collaborate with cross functional teams to assess needs for training on scientific content and messaging related to Pacira products and relevant therapeutic categories
Lead and/or contribute to functional improvement initiatives for the Scientific Communications team
Create a team environment and culture which emphasizes teamwork, cooperation, personal accountability, and a commitment to quality

Interaction:

The incumbent works closely with internal teams (corporate, clinical, medical, and commercial), and vendors.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduate degree in a scientific discipline preferred (master’s degree (e.g., MS, MPH), or doctorate level preferred (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD)
Minimum of 10 years of scientific writing/communications/clinical or related experience in Pharma/Biotech industry or Medical Communications (3 years for doctorate candidate)
Scientific communications experience in pharmaceutical industry leading the development of internal and external scientific communications strategy and plans
Extensive experience working closely with health care providers, preferably in the area of pain management and or pain adjacencies
Expertise in external facing scientific content creation – including review and development of scientific statements/platforms and clinical publications
Experience in managing projects through regulatory review process and third-party vendors
Proficient level of understanding in drug development process, pharmaceutical business, including R&D process and objectives
Expertise in scientific communication strategy and clinical trial branding and initiatives desired
Demonstrate ability to organize, interpret, and analyze data and develop communications to diverse audiences
Demonstrate ability to drive and implement strategy and work closely cross functionally to maximize success of scientific communication activities
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills and demonstrated ability to critically analyze scientific literature to develop materials for communication
Hands-on experience with the development and review of medical content
Ability to translate complex medical information into clear and concise messages
Excellent teamwork and interaction skills to lead cross functional teams and interface effectively with internal and external partners including vendors
Exceptional organizational/project management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables at once with a sense of ownership to drive to completion
Strong initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience developing and delivering presentations and publications in English
Proficient in conducting literature searches and deciphering medical and scientific literature and translating into effective scientific communication
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint
Demonstrated proficiency in searching, reading, and summarizing the health care literature
Excellent verbal and written English communications skills including ability to communicate about technical data
Working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook
Proven ability to communicate successfully with constituents at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to work well across teams and functions
Demonstrated strong analytical and organization skills
Proven ability to work effectively on a team in an entrepreneurial environment
Disease and therapeutic area knowledge in postsurgical pain management and/or surgical disciplines preferred