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Associate Medical Director, Scientific & Value Communications - Nephrology (US Medical Affairs)

Biogen
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
$179,000 - $247,000 USD yearly
Medical Affairs

Role Summary

The Associate Medical Director, Scientific & Value Communications is a member of the US Medical Team and serves as a strategic partner to inform medical practice across the Nephrology area to improve patient outcomes. Through development, support and execution of a cross-functionally accepted Scientific Communication Plan, this role ensures compliant and impactful communications via publications, congress activities and medical education. This is an individual contributor role supporting a Nephrology pipeline product and reports to the Head of Scientific & Value Communications, US Medical.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and compliant execution of the Scientific & Value Communications strategy, including publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts), congress activities (medical booth, symposia), digital content, and Field Medical materials.
  • Serve as a key US Medical contact and collaborative partner for cross-functional teams (e.g., US Field Medical, Global Medical, Clinical Development, Epidemiology, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial, Market Access).
  • Lead and/or oversee the development/adaptation of medical materials aligned with DSMR/PRC requirements (e.g., presentations, training materials, medical briefs and talking points) for internal use and external stakeholder engagements.
  • Manage relationships with external authors and vendors in the preparation and review of publications for assigned projects, including publication review management as applicable.

Qualifications

  • Required: MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP or comparable advanced degree.
  • Required: Minimum of 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in Medical Affairs and/or communications; substitution of industry experience with relevant clinical practice may be considered.
  • Required: Experience with technical writing and developing medical field materials.
  • Preferred: Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in Nephrology.
  • Preferred: Strong working knowledge of US regulations relevant to Medical Affairs.
  • Preferred: Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with global, regional and/or affiliate medical teams.
  • Preferred: Ability to manage multiple projects and proactively solve complex problems.
  • Preferred: Effective written and oral communication skills, including presentations.

Skills

  • Adaptability, collaboration, strategic mindset, and self-motivation.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and take initiative to solve complex challenges.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentations.