International Medical Communication Manager Precision Oncology

Abbott; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Warsaw, Poland seeks Manager Medical Communication Precision Oncology International to lead medical communications for ex-US international markets, including breast cancer and Oncotype DX portfolio, in collaboration with Global HQ.

You will develop medical education plans, create internal and external materials, manage publication planning, and partner with cross-functional teams while traveling up to 10-20%.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in medical affairs or medical communications.
• Experience with international markets and regulatory considerations.
• Strong writing and editing skills across medical materials.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage timelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of medical communication strategy for international markets.
• Lead medical congress activities and development of education materials.
• Coordinate publications and medical information materials across regions.
• Collaborate with brand, regulatory, and medical teams to ensure compliant content.
• Respond to medical information requests and maintain documentation.
• Manage budgets and develop international medical information content updates.

Skills

Medical communications

Medical writing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

Education

PhD preferred

PharmD preferred

Tools

Veeva

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION: POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager Medical Communication Precision Oncology International at Exact Sciences now Abbott works closely with the Medical Product Lead Oncotype DX, the Zug and Warsaw based International Medical HQ team, and US based Headquarters to deliver internal and external medical communications, medical material development including medical information standard response writing for all Ex-US International markets. The current focus is on supporting the objectives for novel assays which lead to improved treatment decisions for breast cancer patients, most notably the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score® Assay as well as the expanding precision oncology portfolio. The incumbent is responsible for the medical communication strategy, oversees medical communication activities, and is the medical congress lead. The International region includes Europe, Canada, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Key responsibilities include developing and executing the medical communication plan incl. medical education and congress activities, creation of medical material, acting as medical congress lead and delivery of medical tactics like symposia. The position is based out of our international hub in Warsaw, Poland.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Oversight of medical communication strategy and activities
• Acting as medical congress lead in cross-functional congress planning team
• Creation of internal and external Medical Communications materials (including digital and Medical Scientific Liaison materials)
• Supporting International advisory boards/International Congresses including satellite symposia: coordinating event planning and support slide developments.
• Execute international medical education and support marketing in accurate, unbiased material development.
• Drive proactive publication planning process across international markets.
• Development, implementation, and updates of International medical information content
• Responding to both internal and external medical information requests and documenting into appropriate database.
• Manage escalation of request to experts/global team as required.
• Provision of scientific data to brand team for promotional products.
• Screening and evaluation of the current scientific literature relevant for the international markets and preparation of literature reviews.
• Partner in cross-functional insights team.
• Defining and developing of medical communication plans and budgets.

Other Responsibilities

• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.

Pivotal Experience & Expertise

• Medical / Pharmaceutical or Health Science background.
• PhD, PharmD Degree is preferred
• 5 to 7 years of industry experience (working in medical affairs - pharma/biotech/med tech).
• Experience in Medical Communication and/or other relevant Medical Affairs roles
• Experience in Diagnostics or Biotech industry.
• Expertise in Oncology, specifically solid multiple tumor types to include; lung, breast, prostate, or colon
• Personal leadership, accountability, strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to perform in-depth medical literature research, analysis, and interpretation to develop medical materials.
• Proficiency in the use of literature searching databases.
• Knowledge of MedTech and regulatory guidelines affecting the dissemination of medical information and product promotion
• Proven record of working in matrix environment and delivering as part of a cross-functional remote team.
• Strong across/above market experience desired.
• Solid track record of multi-project management and execution.
• Experience in coordinating medical writing with service providers, internal and external authors
• Experience in education of internal teams (e.g. Commercial and Medical teams).
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Excellent English, multiple languages preferred.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and other IT systems.
• Experience with VEEVA systems for material review and medial information enquiry handling
• Ability to independently deliver quality results in a timely manner.
• Track record of delivering innovative medical activities across markets.

Cultural Impact

• Highest integrity and ethical behavior.
• Mutual respect for colleagues.
• Collaborative within teams, uses resources carefully and can build a great place to work and grow.
• Ability to interact within culturally diverse teams.
• Business acumen and innovative mindset.
• Ability to manage though complexity and ambiguity, while focusing on the end goal

Other

• Office-based in Warsaw, Poland
• Ability to travel 10-20%.
• The base pay for this position is N/A
• In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
• JOB FAMILY: Medical & Scientific Affairs
• DIVISION: ONCO Cancer Diagnostics
• LOCATION: Poland > Warsaw : LIXA D, Gieldowa 5
• ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
• WORK SHIFT: Standard
• TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time
• MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No
• SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

Company Culture

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.