Sr Manager Scientific Communications (TEMPORARY)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; California, San Rafael (MO, CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative biotechnology company is seeking a skilled professional to join their dynamic team focused on advancing human health through groundbreaking genetic research. This role involves developing and executing publication strategies for transformative medicines, ensuring that scientific communications meet the highest standards of integrity. The ideal candidate will excel in collaboration, project management, and the interpretation of complex scientific data. Join a forward-thinking organization that empowers its employees to pursue bold, innovative science and make a real impact in the field of genetic medicine.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Stock-based long-term incentives

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance plans

Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience in scientific communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience in cross-functional team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the scientific communication plan for the Skeletal Dysplasia program.
• Research, draft, and edit scientific manuscripts and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of projects.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interpret, analyze and communicate complex scientific data

Understanding of statistical and clinical research concepts

Understanding of biotech/pharmaceutical clinical and regulatory processes

Strong project management skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

Experience with graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite)

Experience with medical content management systems (iEnvision, Veeva)

Strong data visualization and graphic presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life or health sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

iEnvision

Veeva

PubMed

Job description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best - people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems - and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we've produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Worldwide Research and Development

From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases.

Remote

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

1. Publication Strategy and Planning
2. Collaborate with cross-functional team during publication strategy meetings to develop and ensure timely execution of the scientific communication plan for BioMarin's Skeletal Dysplasia program
3. Develop expert knowledge of product- and disease-specific literature and oversee literature and gap analyses to support scientific message development and publication strategy
4. Organize and implement expert meetings necessary for publication strategy development; collaborate with MDs to develop agenda and content, manage vendors, and attend and present as needed
5. Support scientific congress activities including development of content for symposia and medical booth materials
6. Facilitate the external/independent development of treatment and management guidelines

Publication Content Creation

1. Research, draft, and edit scientific and medical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations
2. Critically analyze complex information and collaborate with clinical/medical and statistical teams on data analysis, interpretation, and presentation
3. Manage agency and/or contract medical writers and/or graphic designers, as needed
4. Ensure all scientific communications outputs meet the highest standards of medical/scientific integrity
5. Ensure that key data, statements, and conclusions included in publications and other deliverables are consistent with scientific messaging, and that statements and conclusions are integrated, accurate, balanced and supported by appropriate data
6. Identify and propose resolutions for data quality issues in collaboration with MDs and statistical team during data interrogation
7. Ensure activities adhere to authorship and publication guidelines as stipulated by ICMJE and GPP 2022
8. Assist with maintenance and reconciliation activities within publication development database

Other

1. Respond to internal and external questions about any scientific communications for the product area
2. Ensure that important information is shared with managers, peers, and business partners in a timely manner to enable effective decision-making and/or execution of strategic priorities
3. Participate in cross-functional team meetings to share scientific communication planning status and issues and maintain awareness of overall scientific communication plan
4. Provide support for management of the Scientific Communications Skeletal Dysplasia budget

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret, analyze and communicate complex scientific data
• Understanding of statistical and clinical research concepts
• Understanding of biotech/pharmaceutical clinical and regulatory processes
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Extensive experience with graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite), medical content management systems (iEnvision, Veeva), and biomedical reference databases (e.g., PubMed) preferred
• Strong data visualization and graphic presentation skills preferred

Education

• Bachelor's degree in life or health sciences; advanced degree preferred but will consider extensive work experience in lieu of advanced degree
• 5 years work experience

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

In the U.S, the salary range for this position is $null to $null per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors. The salary range for this position is: $null to $null. BioMarin considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

For additional benefits information, visit: https://careers.biomarin.com/benefits.