Associate Director, Medical Communications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Medical Communications is a critical team role with a high-level of accountability, reporting to the Senior Director of Medical Affairs. This role will focus on developing and executing Medical Team materials and initiatives, including development, approval, and roll-out of Field Medical Materials; creation of content for and execution of Medical Advisory Boards; and creation of content for and execution of Scientific Symposia and other Medical Education initiatives. The Associate Director of Medical Communications will collaborate with external Medical Communications agencies and Medical Education partners to create timely, relevant, accurate, and engaging tools and programs that support Mirum scientific and medical objectives. They will also collaborate in the management of the database of Medical Field tools, including updating, archiving, and tracking of existing materials, and strategic planning and development of new tools based on needs and objectives of the Medical Team. Essential to this role is the ability to effectively communicate and work with internal stakeholders and external thought leaders in a fast-paced environment.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and update Field Medical Materials, materials for Medical Advisory Boards, and materials for Scientific Symposia and other Medical Education initiatives independently or with guidance
• Ensure all Medical Materials are timely, relevant, accurate, and engaging; are consistent with Mirum scientific and medical objectives; and meet appropriate Regulatory and Compliance standards for the intended use and audience
• Collaborate in the management of the database of Medical Field tools, including updating, archiving, and tracking of existing materials and strategic planning and development of new tools based on needs and objectives of the Medical Team
• Manage Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) Committee submission and review of Medical Materials
• Organize Medical Advisory Board meetings including operational planning for advisory boards (contracting with advisors, approving FMV honoraria, securing venue, travel, etc.)
• Plan and execute scientific/medical education (non-CME) such as: Scientific Symposia at congresses or web-based education, medical education content at congress booths, or other medical education activities
• Engage internal and external subject matter experts, when appropriate, for participation in Medical Communications or Medical Education activities and content development
• Assist with the creation of other scientific documents (e.g., medical science liaison [MSL] training slide decks, training tools, and FAQs)
• Ensure Medical Communications initiatives and tactics are executed within agreed upon timeline and budget
• Support commercial team on various tactics (e.g. Brand Plan and commercial materials)

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education/Experience:

• Advanced degree (i.e. PharmD, MD, PhD, RN, MS/MA) from an accredited university/program
• 5+ years of experience of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in Medical Affairs, MSL, and/or Medical Communications experience in an agency or pharmaceutical environment with transferable skill set
• Pharmaceutical industry fellowship within Medical Affairs or Medical Communications may satisfy experience requirement
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and/or agencies to develop medical field materials/tools
• Experience in liver disease or rare disease desired
• Experience managing vendors and budgets desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Advanced computer and Internet skills, including knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Veeva Systems, search engines (PubMed, etc.), references databases (e.g., EndNote, Reference Manager), etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint is essential
• Knowledge and proficiency in Veeva Vault and Veeva CRM is strongly desired
• Working knowledge of regulations which guide promotional and non-promotional activities of pharmaceutical companies, and experience with their application
• Excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be well-organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to interact with internal stakeholders (i.e. commercial, clinical operations, statistics, regulatory, publications, etc.) and coordinate on appropriate scientific and medical activities as they relate to on-going medical affairs projects
• Ability to work independently with some supervision and guidance
• Ability to travel (US and International) approximately 25% of time

The salary range for this position is $210,000 to $225,000 USD. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to; skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location. Please note that the required compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits unless otherwise provided.

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