Senior Specialist, Medical Communications & Scientific Publications

See Yourself at Telix

The Sr. Specialist, Medical Communications & Scientific Publications will be a key player in contributing to the achievement of Telix's strategic goals by supporting the execution of the scientific publications and communications plan. This key player will support the effective communication of highly complex scientific information regarding Telix products by developing medical writing and communications deliverables including slide decks and scientific manuscripts (eg, clinical trials results, real world evidence, health economics outcomes, literature reviews). They will work closely with authors, key opinion leaders, and internal stakeholders, and will support rigorous quality checks / edits to ensure top-quality deliverables consistent with medical communications plan and scientific platform.  

This individual will be responsible for leading the overall development process (eg, performing lit reviews / background research; drafting outline and multiple draft iterations; collecting, collating, and incorporating author / reviewer comments). They will work cross functionally in collaboration with internal teams (e.g., Clinical Science, Clinical Operations, Product Portfolio/Global

Commercial, Research & Innovation, Marketing, Market Access, Intellectual Property, Medical Information and Pharmacovigilance Teams) to drive corporate objectives across the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

• Medical writing – drive development of responsible medical communications deliverables (eg, primary and secondary manuscripts, review articles, abstracts, posters/orals). Maintain project timelines consistent with publication objectives. Ensure adherence to relevant best practices, including compilation of required materials such as authorship disclosures.
• Medical editing and quality checks – perform quality review and control (ie, source verification / fact-checks, check-of changes, copyediting, proofreading); ensure content and style consistency within and across related documents. Format to established guidelines. Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Visual content creation – develop visually appealing slide decks to effectively convey complex scientific information; create supporting graphics, tables, figures, etc. Lead organization and updates to core slide decks.
• Literature searches – perform literature searches; read, interpret, track, and summarize relevant publications. Support literature repository organization.
• Lead and mentor– contribute positively to the team-oriented, global culture and uphold Telix values while mentoring junior team members and acting as a leader to help support on-time, quality deliverables.

Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree in a scientific concentration and relevant experience: Master’s degree in a with 4+ years or PhD (preferred) with 2+ years relevant experience required.
• 5+ years’ experience with publications (e.g., peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and related poster/oral presentations). Industry and/or pharmaceutical experience required
• 2+ years of Oncology, health economical outcomes research, and/or real-world evidence research experience is a plus
• Medical editing and quality review of scientific publications experience required (ex: regulatory, manuscripts, abstracts, etc.).
• Working knowledge of current publication environment and relevant standards / documents (eg, ICMJE Authorship Guidelines, Good Publication Practice guidelines, AMA manual of style, EQUATOR reporting guidelines).
• Ability to critically read, interpret, and communicate knowledge from scientific literature including peer-reviewed manuscripts and regulatory documents (e.g., protocol, investigator's brochure, clinical study report).
• Highly skilled with using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and reference managers. Experience with EndNote, visual presentation tools, automation and efficiency tools (AI), and statistical analysis software are a plus.
• Understanding of clinical trials landscape and pharmaceutical drug development lifecycle.

Key Capabilities:

• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges
• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
• Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results
• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges
• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language
• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals
• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges
• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills