Alkermes · 2 months ago
Associate Director, Scientific Communication
Greater Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $196K/yr
5+ years expAlkermes is a fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company committed to developing medicines for complex psychiatric and neurological disorders. The Associate Director, Scientific Communications will provide medical and scientific expertise for communication deliverables, ensuring compliance and accuracy while managing strategic communication plans.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations, guidelines, standards and practices
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Annual performance pay bonus
Competitive benefits package
Company
Alkermes
Alkermes is a biotechnology company that develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines for the treatment of chronic diseases.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
Primecap Management
2017-11-20Post Ipo Equity
2014-01-13Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2011-09-16IPO
Leadership Team
Craig Hopkinson
EVP, Research and Development, CMO
Recent News
2026-01-09
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