Medical Affairs Lead - Scientific Communications and Medical Information

Company: The Frey Consulting Group, Inc
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Medical Affairs Lead - Scientific Communications and Medical Information This newly created role, reporting to the Headof Medical Affairs will lead the buildout of the Scientific Communicationsand Medical Information strategy and capabilities. Medical Information: You willsupport the development, implementation, and execution of Medical Informationcontent and services. The successful candidate will be responsiblefor the oversight of Medical Information activities including participation inplanning and implementation of Medical Information deliverables, development ofmedical content for healthcare professionals and consumers, and oversight ofvendor services, including implementation and tracking of metrics and KPIs. In this role, we will require a collaborative mindset, as you will partner withinternal and external stakeholders and cross-functional partners to develop,implement and monitor the Medical Information strategy and objectives. Scientific Communications: Thisrole will drive the overall scientific communication and publication strategyfor the organization. This role will oversee the development of prospective publicationplans, activities, and field medical materials. You will work closely withinternal and external authors and other stakeholders to create and executevarious medical communication activities, such as publication planning(high-quality disease state and product-related abstracts, posters, andmanuscripts), congress activity, and physician networking. This role will also be responsible for thecreation and revision of medical content to support the field-based MedicalScience Liaison (MSL) team. You will be responsible for the management ofmedical communications agencies and for ensuring on-time, high-qualitydeliverables. Location: Boston, MA.Candidates located in other cities with exceptional qualifications will beconsidered. JobResponsibilities:
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----- Assist with the development of SOPs and working practices,in collaboration with cross-functional and external partners
--- Responsible for managing thecontracted Medical Information Call Center for all branded products to ensure compliant and efficient processes are followed.
--- Lead launch readiness plans for theoutsourced call center that meet the scientific needs of customers throughstrong collaboration with all stakeholders
--- Develop, implement, and execute onMedical Information content and services including collaboration with thevendor responsible for the Medical Information call center.
--- Provide oversight for medical inquiryfulfilment process
--- Manage escalated inquiries from theMedical Information Call Center.
--- Create and ensure delivery of timelyresponses to unsolicited medical information inquiries/requests from payers andHCPs in a multi-media environment and record information according regulatory guidelines
--- Training of the call center personnelas needed
--- Develop and oversee generation oftimely, accurate, thorough and balanced responses to unsolicited requests forinformation about products from healthcare professionals and consumers,consistent with regulatory guidelines, utilizing appropriate informationresources.
--- Develop and update MedicalInformation standard responses with new publications, congress data, andclinical trial information.
--- Maintains the repository of standardresponse documents across all branded products
--- Collaborate with vendor to implementmedical information call center structure, including the development,execution, and tracking of metrics and KPIs.
--- Participate as SME ad hoc oncross-functional committees.
--- Remain current on relevantmedical/scientific therapeutic areas of interest
--- .Provides product training tointernal and external colleagues where applicable
--- Oversees the staffing of the MedicalInformation booth at medical congresses/annual meetings
--- Develop and maintain a high level ofknowledge in the required therapeutic areas to provide high quality crossfunctional support.
--- Manages and prioritizes multipleprojects and provides input to intricate problems and delivers solutions in atimely manner
--- Performs all duties in accordancewith the values, code of conduct and complies to company directives,Policies/Standard Operating Procedures and government and industry requirements
--- Manages the Medical Informationbudget.
ScientificCommunications: --- Manage all administrativerequirements in support of publications plans, including managing publicationsbudget
--- Actively manage the CMLR reviewprocess for publications (poster, abstracts, manuscripts etc.) and MSLmaterials including interactions with authors, medical writers, and allrelevant stakeholders
--- Provide regular publication andcontent updates to all internal stakeholders and serve as internal expert onall Corium publications
--- Perform literature searches and gapanalysis in support of robust publications plan development
--- Ensure alignment of the publicationsplan with all corporate policies and industry guidelines
--- Lead the development of materials forMSL field use, including disease state and product content
--- Manage relationships with medicalcommunications agencies
--- Collaborate internally and externally
--- Display excellent written and oralcommunication, presentation, and organizational skills
--- Ensure scientific activities andsponsorships for key congresses are planned and executed.
--- Implement a publication strategy(abstracts, congress presentations and manuscripts).
--- Identify and manage consultants,vendors and agencies associated with publications and congress planning. Ensuretimely and quality deliverables are completed within budget.
--- Medical and scientific contentdevelopment, include developing scientific exchange materials and educationalslide decks.
--- Represent the organization at medical meetings,conferences, advisory boards, outreach meetings at key institutions, andinteractions with thought leaders.
Educationand Required Licenses or Certifications:
--- Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD,PharmD) with at least 4 years of biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry;medical information/medical communication experience in thepharmaceutical/biotech industry.
--- CNS therapeutic area experience andknowledge required, with strong preference for ADHD experience
Yearsof Experience (# of years and type of experience):
--- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experiencein medical writing, medical information/drug information, medical research orpharmaceutical/biotechnology industry agency/vendor experience
--- Minimum of 3 years in a medicalaffairs communications or publications management role preferred.
KeySkills and Competencies:
--- Strong understanding of and adherenceto the legal and regulatory guidelines affecting the dissemination of medicalinformation and product promotion.
--- Ability to synthesize scientificinformation for healthcare providers and consumers.
--- Preferred experienced in thedevelopment and implementation of medical scientific communications materials.
--- Established proficiency inpublications/medical communications management
--- Skilled at working effectively in acollaborative team environment where results are achieved through influence andthe incorporation of multiple points of view
--- Independently motivated, detailoriented and strong problem-solving ability
--- Excellent organizational skills anddemonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with changingpriorities
--- Proficient in managed care withprevious experience in evidenced based medicine review and writing; knowledgeof healthcare-decision making processes.
--- Prior use of publication software
--- Previous experience writingmanuscripts, abstracts and posters
--- Experience interacting with vendorsand managing budget
--- Experience in prior launchenvironment is preferred
--- Excellent planning and organizationalskills
--- Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills
--- Ability to efficiently manage timeand priorities
--- Ability to work in fast-pacedenvironment while working collaboratively on multiple projects
--- Understanding of pharmaceutical andpromotional compliance guidelines, laws, industry standard practice andapplicable regulations
--- Up to 10% travel, including overnightand occasional weekend travel
--- Attendance at periodic nationalinternal and external meetings which may include national and internationalconferences

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