Associate Director, Scientific Communications

Vaniam Group; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in healthcare and scientific communications as an Associate Director. In this role, you will oversee project plans, generate high-quality content, and play a crucial part in client management and team mentorship, contributing to significant projects in oncology and hematology.

Benefits

100% remote environment

Generous parental leave benefit

401(k) Plan with company match

Flexible Time Off policy

Volunteer Time Off

Virtual workout classes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a scientific or medical writing position.
• Good working knowledge of pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
• Experience in client relationship management and communications.

Responsibilities

• Generate content and oversee project plans, resources, and timelines.
• Edit and develop high-quality scientific communication materials.
• Manage client satisfaction and mentor the scientific communications team.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

PhD in life sciences or MD or PharmD

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

WebEx

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Associate Director, Scientific Communications

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Associate Director, Scientific Communications

What You’ll Do

The Associate Director, Scientific Communications will generate content and oversee projects by coordinating and tracking project plans, resources, and timelines. You will provide input into project schedules, facilitate documentation of client and team meetings, and work to ensure timely and cost-effective achievement of project milestones. You play a critical role in managing client satisfaction and relationships, planning and implementing processes, mentoring the scientific communications team and monitoring the quality of content, and other aspects of project leadership. In addition, you are responsible for supporting business development and improvement in alignment with our goals.

A Day in the Life

• 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

Client Responsibilities

• 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

Management and Internal Responsibilities

• 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

Business Development

• 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.

What You Must Have

Education and Experience

• 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

Skills and Competencies

• 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 set goals and objectives, 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

What You Might Have, but Isn’t Required

• At least 1 year of recent experience as an oncology/hematology medical writer and scientific communications professional
• Led or managed a team of at least 2 direct reports
• Strong understanding of a variety of scientific communications deliverables
• Familiarity with EndNote or other reference management software and publication database (ie, DataVision)

Travel Requirements

• Travel within the US and internationally, as necessary, based on project, sponsor, and organizational needs (<30% travel expected)

The Team You’ll Work Closest With

You will work closely with the Scientific Communications department as well as collaborate with Client Services, Editorial, and Creative to plan, prioritize, and manage project timelines.

Why You’ll Love Us:

• 100% remote environment with opportunities for local meet ups
• Positive, diverse, and supportive culture
• Passionate about serving clients focused on Cancer and Blood diseases
• Investment in you with opportunities for professional growth and personal development through Vaniam Group University
• Generous parental leave benefit
• Focused on your financial future with a 401(k) Plan and company match
• Work-Life Balance and Flexibility
• Flexible Time Off policy for rest and relaxation
• Volunteer Time Off for community involvement
• Emphasis on Personal Wellness
• Virtual workout classes
• Discounts on tickets, events, hotels, child care, groceries, etc.
• Employee Assistance Programs

Salary offers are based upon several factors including experience, education, skills, training, demonstrated qualifications, location, and organizational need. The range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000. Salary is one component of the total earnings and rewards package offered.

About Us:

Vaniam Group is a people-first, purpose-driven, independent network of healthcare and scientific communications agencies committed to helping biopharmaceutical companies realize the full potential of their compounds in the oncology and hematology marketplace. Founded in 2007 as a virtual-by-design organization, Vaniam Group harnesses the talents and expertise of team members around the world. For more information, visit www.VaniamGroup.com.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws to the following resources:

• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) poster - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmla
• EEOC Know Your Rights poster - https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) poster - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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