Sr Manager, Scientific Communications — Medical Storytelling

Weber Shandwick; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick seeks a senior manager of scientific communications to advise internal teams and clients on using scientific information accurately to shape messaging for physicians, media and consumers.

You will lead content creation for social channels, websites and medical congresses, and educate teams on the scientific landscape, differentiating drugs, devices, and health services to craft compelling messages.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in life sciences, PharmD, or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience working for a med ed, med ad, PR/comms company; demonstrated experience with social content creation in research/Pharma; or in-house in the communications department of a university, research institute, scientific publication, pharma company, etc.

Responsibilities

• Counsel internal teams and clients on using scientific information accurately and creatively to define communications strategies and craft stories that resonate with key audiences: physicians, media and consumers.
• Lead content creation for various communications platforms, such as social channels, websites and medical congresses.
• Perform research and educate internal teams on the scientific landscape and differentiation of drugs, devices, and health service; provide counsel on navigating issues related to data.
• Work directly with scientists and other client personnel to develop and articulate science and data-related key messages/stories.

Skills

Data summarization

Strong writing

Verbal & written

Fast learner

Storytelling

Problem solving

Multitasking

Ownership

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Digital & social media

Education

MSc or PhD in life sciences

PharmD or equivalent

Job description

Weber Shandwick seeks a senior manager of scientific communications to advise internal teams and clients on using scientific information accurately to shape messaging for physicians, media and consumers.

You will lead content creation for social channels, websites and medical congresses, and educate teams on the scientific landscape, differentiating drugs, devices, and health services to craft compelling messages.