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Vaniam Group · 1 week ago

Associate Director, Scientific Communications

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

3+ years exp

Vaniam Group is a people-first, purpose-driven organization committed to helping biopharmaceutical companies in the oncology and hematology marketplace. The Associate Director, Scientific Communications will generate content, oversee projects, and manage client relationships while ensuring project milestones are met efficiently and effectively.

Brand MarketingConsultingOncologyProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Edit and develop high-quality content for an array of projects, including publications (eg, abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts), advisory boards, scientific platforms, gap analyses, literature summaries, slide sets, training materials, and other scientific communications deliverables

Coordinate writing activities of internal writing team

Assess project issues and challenges; identify and implement solutions to meet productivity, quality, and client goals, as well as compliance standards

Respond promptly to client needs and requests for service and assistance, and provide guidance to our scientific communications team

Understand and communicate client requirements to appropriate team members, and manage all requirements accordingly

Conduct regular status meetings with client project team, internal teams, and external contractors to ensure effective communication, work quality, project flow and process, and timeline development

Provide mentorship to internal writing team on deliverables, as needed, to ensure quality and alignment with client scientific communication statements while maintaining compliance standards

Manage and develop direct reports

Build strong partnerships with client teams to foster organic growth of business

Assist with the development of projects, ensuring strategic planning, implementation, and alignment with client objectives

Other duties may be assigned to help drive deliverables within this role

Qualification

PhD in life sciencesScientific communicationsPharmaceutical industry knowledgeDigital marketing knowledgeLeadership skillsProject managementAnalytical skillsClient relationship managementCompliance knowledgeMS Office proficiencyAdobe proficiencyWebEx proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailTeam collaborationTime managementMentoring skillsInitiativeCreativity

Required

PhD in life sciences or MD or PharmD

A minimum of 3 years of work experience in an agency, the pharmaceutical industry, or a related scientific or medical writing position

Working knowledge of digital marketing

Good working knowledge of pharmaceutical and biotech industries and scientific communications

Ability to take initiative, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively in a dynamic, virtual environment

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Active listener

Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, plan for additional resources, set goals and objectives, and manage direct reports, and delegate tasks as needed

Solutions oriented with excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions, and work well in group problem-solving solutions

Ability and willingness to meet tight deadlines, work within high-pressure situations, and help others do the same

Ability to innovate/brainstorm new ideas to solve clients' challenges

Strong attention to detail

Leadership in upholding and fostering integrity and excellence in scientific communications

Commitment to compliant and transparent data dissemination

Excellent quantitative and analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex or diverse information

Highly proficient with the following computer programs and systems: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe, WebEx (or other similar systems), cloud-based file servers, calendars, messaging systems, and work management tools