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Orca Bio · 1 day ago

Director, Scientific Communications

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Orca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company focused on redefining the transplant process for blood cancer patients. The Director of Scientific Communications will lead the strategic planning and execution of scientific communication deliverables, oversee the publications function, and play a key role in the Medical Affairs department in preparation for a commercial launch.

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Responsibilities

Establish the Scientific Communications capability within Medical Affairs

Lead the development of an Annual strategic plan for scientific communications and training

Create scientific tools and materials in support of the Orca Bio pipeline products and therapeutic areas of interest including but not limited to education/training materials, disease state and product slide kits, etc

Oversee the Publications function and build a team of individuals over time that will execute on the planned deliverables

Oversee continuing medical education grant program, set up and lead the process for a Grant Review Committee

Support training of Medical Affairs employees with a focus on the MSL team(s), product, disease state and soft skills

Contribute to clinical content for advisory boards and investigator meetings; and coordinate company sponsored satellite symposia

Lead the development of a compendia and treatment guideline plan

Create congress materials (briefing books, content analysis, etc); congress session coverage and reporting plan and post congress executive summary report

Provide support for various pathway initiatives and interactions

Manage platform for MSL resources

Manage the Medical/Scientific Communication and Publications budget

Directly manage vendors where required

Qualification

Medical Affairs experienceScientific communicationsHematology/Oncology knowledgeAdvanced Clinical/Scientific degreePublications managementTechnical skillsLeadershipTeam managementCommunication skills

Required

Advanced Clinical/Scientific degree required (Pharm.D. or Ph.D preferred)

8+ years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry

5+ years of experience in medical/scientific communications and/or publications

Hematology/Oncology therapeutic area experience and knowledge required, cell therapy experience preferred

Experience on promotional and medical review committee

Working knowledge of legal and regulatory guidelines in the pharmaceutical industry

Strong computer and technical skills with proficiency in various technology platforms, such as Medical Information database systems, SharePoint, Veeva, PowerPoint, etc