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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a WW and US Medical Communications Manager in Princeton, NJ

Role Description

The primary responsibility for the WW/US Medical Communications Manager is the development and execution of a comprehensive, globally aligned strategic WW/US medical publications and content plans to support the effective communication of data and launch for safe and effective use of BMS medicines.
Develop and update WW/US medical content per clinical development program, publications, data presentations, congress activity, MI inquiry trends, global communication platform, product safety reports and treatment landscape.

Primary accountabilities of the Medical Communications Manager include:
• Analyzes and interprets scientific data to update or develop comprehensive, balanced, credible and accurate documents that comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidance and BMS policies and procedures, and are used to appropriately communicate with healthcare providers and customers involved in healthcare or evidence-based healthcare decisions
• Lead development of medical communications and ensure timely journal submissions, publications, congress presentations, and deliver internal and external scientific content
• Understands and complies with established good publication practices (GPP3, ICMJE, and BMS processes) to execute the publication plan
• Manages and prioritizes multiple projects, provides solutions to complex problems, and delivers complete and accurate information within deadlines
• Assists with the communication of the Oncology strategy related to healthcare providers, payers, access influencers, and healthcare decision makers
• Serve as a subject matter expert to BMS internal audiences related to communication landscape, HCP preferences, publication and scientific content planning, data disclosure / dissemination, and represent BMS scientific communications to external investigators, key authors and journal editors
• Manages development of content deliverables, such as reactive materials for field medical and field HEOR use, including core slide decks, training materials, FAQs, and backgrounders to address specific unsolicited health care provider and payer requests for health economic or outcomes research (HEOR) information
• Maintains awareness of current industry practices that pertain to Medical Communications and Access Scientific Content
• Work with cross-functional teams on a worldwide level to ensure consistent messaging and communication of medical information and key messages
• Support the global standardization of Medical content to streamline creation, distribution and curation of content while eliminating redundancies in resource utilization and deliverables
• Ensure effective rollout and communication occurs, feedback loops are implemented, and continuous improvement opportunities are identified for content development
• Develops, maintains and enhances a high level of knowledge in the respective therapeutic area(s) to provide high quality medical communication support
• Manage vendor agency partnership to drive planning and execution of publication and content deliverables

Skills & Requirements

• PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent
• Minimum of 3-4 years of Pharmaceutical/Healthcare industry experience with a focus medical communications
• Ability to manage various projects, solve problems, deliver on commitments, and work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategically, drive performance, build alignment, inform, negotiate and collaborate
• Experience leading cross-functional, cross-cultural project teams, and collaborating across matrix, multiple markets and global geographies
• Experience leading medical communications across all phases of drug development and commercialization
• Ability to analyze and interpret trial data
• Experience in solid tumor oncology
• In-depth knowledge of Good Publication Practices and guidance (GPP, ICMJE), Sunshine Act, Pharma Code of Conduct, and other guidance related to post-marketing practices and scientific data communication
• Understanding of clinical trial design and execution, statistical methods and clinical trial data reporting requirements
• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of applications, and familiar with publication management tool (DataVision)
• Experience in leading scientific publications development and publication planning
• Ability to interpret and analyze scientific/clinical data
• Experience leading cross-functional, cross-cultural project teams, and collaborating across matrix, multiple markets and global geographies
• Understands and complies with established good publication practices (GPP3, ICMJE, and BMS processes)
• Proficient with MS Office and iEnvision

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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