Associate Director, Scientific Communication

As a product and disease state expert within Medical Affairs, the Associate Director, Scientific Communications will provide medical, scientific and technical expertise to scientific communications deliverables for marketed and pipeline products. They will help develop, manage and track scientific communication plans as well as create and review deliverables for medical and scientific accuracy. The Associate Director will ensure compliance with Alkermes policies, procedures, and best-practices and support the development of key product materials for marketed and pipeline products.

This position is eligible for the hybrid workplace model, requiring work to be completed onsite at our Waltham, MA office at least 3 days per week. This role is not eligible for fully remote work.

Major Accountabilities:

• Act as the Medical Communications lead for product-specific working groups or projects and support Publications, as needed
• Support other Scientific Communications Leads as needed in work across products 
• Create, manage and track strategic scientific communication plans in partnership with a cross-functional team
• Create/review medical and scientific materials for both accuracy and strategic alignment for internal and external customers. Main deliverables include scientific communication platforms, MSL slide decks targeted for HCP and payor audiences, Medical Affairs booth materials, Medicaid Testimonies, and others as needed
• Develop in-depth therapeutic knowledge of disease, epidemiology, product and competitor product information; act as a resource to others external to Medical Affairs
• Partner with Medical Directors to develop and implement product specific strategy and alignment, and ensure accurate representation in scientific communication materials
• Work effectively with a cross-functional team of stakeholders including Compliance, Research and Development (Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Nonclinical, etc), Marketing, and individuals external to Alkermes
• Ensure compliance with department and company policies and procedures
• Serve as the subject matter expert for Scientific Communications review processes and the content management and review tool (Veeva Vault), provide guidance from concept/project initiation through publication
• Manage vendor and budget
• Support additional projects or initiatives within the Scientific Communications function

Key Performance Indicators:

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations, guidelines, standards and practices
• Domestic and International travel may be required (10%)
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid working model in our Waltham 3 days/week
• Demonstrates problem solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, experience working in a team with ability to work collaboratively toward a common goal
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to read, interpret, and convey complex scientific information
• Takes intelligent risk and evaluates impact of decisions 
• Analyzes complex situations and data, requiring evaluation of intangible and unclear factors
• Employs strategic thinking to contribute to product, departmental, and organizational plans and goals
• Adapts to unexpected tasks, issues, changes in strategy, or department needs and provides leadership to accomplish goals
• Cultivates and maintains effective relationships across all levels of the organization as well as externally

Basic Requirements:

• Advanced scientific degree preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development or related field in the industry with an MD/PhD/PharmD

Preferred Requirements: 

• Healthcare/scientific related degrees may be accepted
• Experience in the development and review (i.e. Medical, Regulatory, and Legal review) of MSL materials and scientific platforms preferred
• Experience with Veeva Vault 

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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $175,000 to $196,000. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus.  Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package.  Additional details can be found on our careers website: www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here