Associate Director, Medical Communications (VLX)

Mirum Pharmaceuticals; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Associate Director of Medical Communications based in Foster City, California. The role involves developing Medical Affairs materials, leading congress-related activities, and ensuring timely execution of initiatives. Candidates should have 5+ years in the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on rare diseases and excellent communication skills.

This position offers a salary range of $200,000 to $230,000 annually, reflecting the candidate's experience and skills. The company values collaboration, care, and innovative solutions to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in Medical Affairs.
• Substantial understanding of liver disease or experience in rare disease.
• Proficiency with Veeva Systems and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Medical Affairs initiatives are executed on time and within budget.
• Organize scientific advisory boards and congress-related activities.
• Collaborate with external agencies for Medical Communications.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Ability to manage budgets

Clinical experience in liver diseases

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate

Tools

Veeva Systems

Microsoft PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Associate Director, Medical Communications (VLX)

Location: Foster City

Mission

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. We are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries to become important medicines for rare disease patients. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously.

Position Summary

The Associate Director/Director, Medical Communications for the volixibat Portfolio Global Medical Affairs Team (GMAT) is a critical team role with a high level of accountability, reporting to the GMAT Lead. This role will focus on developing and executing GMAT materials and initiatives, including development, approval, and roll-out of Field Medical Materials; creation of content for and execution of Medical Advisory Boards; and creation of content for and execution of Scientific Symposia and other Medical Education initiatives. The Associate Director/Director of Medical Communications will collaborate with external Medical Communications agencies and Medical Education partners to create timely, relevant, accurate, and engaging tools and programs that support Mirum scientific and medical objectives. They will also collaborate in the management of the database of Medical Field tools, including updating, archiving, and tracking of existing materials, and strategic planning and development of new tools based on the needs and objectives of the GMAT. Essential to this role is the ability to effectively communicate and work with internal stakeholders and external thought leaders in a fast‑paced environment.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Ensuring Medical Affairs initiatives and tactics are executed within agreed upon timeline and budget.
• Organize scientific advisory boards and investigator meetings including operational planning for advisory boards (contracting with advisors, approving FMV honoraria, securing venue, travel, accommodations), content development and speaker preparation.
• Plan and execute congress related activities: session planning, KOL engagement, advocacy engagement, pre- and post‑congress debriefs, daily debriefs, congress summary and educational and scientific booth activities.
• Plan and execute scientific/medical education (non‑CME) such as scientific symposia at congresses, web‑based medical education, along with the development of MSL materials (reactive and proactive).
• Work with/support the VLX GMAL on all medical affairs related activities, as well as with the Mirum leadership team (providing project tracker or status updates as needed).
• Support commercial on various tactics (e.g. Brand Plan and commercial materials).

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate (i.e. RN, BS/BA, MS/MA, PharmD) level of degree from an accredited university/program.
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Medical Affairs, MSL, and/or Medical Communications experience in an agency or pharmaceutical environment with transferable skill set.
• Substantial understanding of liver disease or experience in rare disease.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced computer and Internet skills, including knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Veeva Systems, search engines (PubMed, etc.), reference databases (e.g., EndNote, Reference Manager). Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint is essential.
• Ability to interact externally and internally to support global business strategy across assets and launches.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with and coordinate appropriate scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders (e.g. commercial, clinical operations, statistics, regulatory, publications, chemistry, manufacturing, controls ‘CMC’ etc.) as they relate to ongoing medical affairs projects.
• Represents Mirum at external meetings including investigator meetings, scientific congresses, regulatory meetings, and advisory boards.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision and guidance.
• Exercises sound judgment within well‑defined practices and policies.
• Ability to manage budget for assigned projects.
• Clinical experience/research background or knowledge in one of the following areas: liver diseases, pediatrics/neonatal care, cholestasis or rare diseases is preferred.
• Capacity to thrive in a high‑growth, fast‑paced organization; productivity and success in a dynamic work environment are critical.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally is required; anticipated 30% of work time.

Salary Range: $200,000 to $230,000 USD. Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, years of experience, and the employee’s geographic location. The required compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits unless otherwise provided.

EEO Statement

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability, veteran’s status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal/Local laws. Mirum Pharmaceuticals provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.