Remote, Full-time
Senior Scientific Advisor, Medical & Scientific Communications
Agency Equivalent: Scientific Director
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
- Responsible for overall management of complex, highly visible projects on specific accounts including coordination of digital and interactive content, working with content experts to validate scientific accuracy, project goals, and timelines.
- Develop creative concepts, prepare and deliver client presentations in a manner that effectively showcases the featured content as directed by client, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
- Drive long-term planning of assigned accounts including timelines, quality assurance, SOP creation and adherence, and budget monitoring.
- Collaborate with internal project team members to ensure client expectations are being met.
- Monitor projects to guarantee adherence and pull-through of client strategy.
- Synthesize client feedback for implementation by project team members.
- Track and report on all opportunities, key milestones, support requirements, etc.
- Manage and attend relevant internal meetings, as assigned.
- Contribute to enhanced customer service through timeliness and quality of communications and deliverables, including thorough hand-offs to internal project teams. Develop and maintain working knowledge of managed products and disease areas.
- Develop and assist with preparation of client pitches, presentations, and metrics.
- Manage faculty recruitment, engagement, and relationships on behalf of clients.
- Participated in internal brainstorming, key client strategy and planning sessions, and Summit Global Health strategy/planning sessions.
Development of Scientific Content
- Authors/supports publication and presentation of product and disease state information in support of client strategy.
- Creates and presents content in a variety of media in support of client strategy and objectives.
- Critically reviews technical and scientific reports from external sources for inclusion as a resource for content development.
- Reviews clinical regulatory documents and common technical documents to ensure regulatory compliance in all content created Identifies, develops, recommends and/or negotiates scientifically sound, creative solutions to meet clients’ critical business needs.
Client Relations and Management
- Manage the client relationship, setting clear expectations around deliverables and project plans.
- Maintain regular contact with client to ensure expectations are met.
- Plan, schedule, organize team members, and prepare client update agendas and summaries to facilitate and lead client update meetings Synthesize client feedback for implementation by project team members.
- Collaborate with internal project team members and departments including Scientific Services, Interactive, and Marketing to ensure client expectations are being met.
- Track and report on all opportunities, key milestones, support requirements, etc.
- Play key role in new business development including brainstorming client solutions, pitching new business, supporting pitch presentation development, and organizing client kickoff meetings.
Brand Management
- Establish meaningful, professional relationships with various client stakeholders, including gaining understanding of their individual roles, communication preferences, personal motivators, and the desired outcomes for the brand and for the team.
- Ensure The SGH brand is properly represented and promoted throughout client interactions, communications, and deliverables.
- Promote and deliver service levels which are sustainable and allow for efficient delivery of a quality product.
- Provide data, decisions and delivery of services in support of client, project and community success.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES NEEDED TO PREFORM THIS ROLE:
- PharmD, MD, or PhD, in a relevant field At least 5 years of experience in academics, pharmaceutical industry, or medical communications
- Relevant therapeutic background
- Strong knowledge of medical information resources and how to access and extract key information
- Must be a strong team player and be willing to work in an environment where individual initiative and accountability to the team are required
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to multi task and prioritize projects effectively
- Solutions-oriented, with excellent organizational skills Ability to travel for representation of company at client meetings, advisory boards, medical or industry conferences, pitch presentations, and other meetings as needed
IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status.https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-statusThe potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $113,900.00 – $189,800.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
I am a pharmacist, community pharmacy consultant, and medical writer with over 12 years of clinical practice experience in community, outpatient health system, long term care, and academic settings. I am also the founder of PharmCompliance.com, a website dedicated to the success of community pharmacy.
As a pharmacy project manager, I led the implementation of new service lines, assist with ensuring legal and third-party compliance for over 70 retail stores, lead quality improvement and medication safety initiatives, write policies, procedures, and best practices for all our retail sites, and help with optimizing revenue cycle and pharmacy profitability. I have been responsible for DMEPOS and vaccine accreditation through CMS, obtaining new licenses and permits, and implementing a prescription drug kiosk embedded in our physician offices.
As a medical writer, my work has been featured in GoodRx, Pharmacy Times, Drug Topics, Patient Care Online, and in peer-reviewed journals. I have also given presentations on a range of topics, from disease state pharmacotherapy for medical residents to updates on the CDC vaccine storage and handling guidelines for a medical-grade refrigerator and freezer manufacturer. I have written and presented continuing education for CEImpact, FreeCE, AchieveCE, Ascension Health, and the Florida Department of Health.
