Director, Global Scientific Communications

Company: Pfizer
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: May 29, 2023

Job Description:

The Director Global Scientific Communications will support Pfizer Oncology in leading and developing a scientific communication strategy for publications and congresses, and will work closely with the Global Medical Affairs Teams, Clinical Teams, Medicine Team Leaders, and GSC Omnichannel/Digital dissemination leads to strategically plan and execute a publication plan for assigned oncology asset(s).
**ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Lead/chair the Scientific Publication Committees (SPCs) for assigned compound(s) to develop comprehensive global publication plans that are inclusive of traditional publications such as abstracts, congress presentations, manuscripts, peer-reviewed podcasts, as well as other enhanced content (eg, infographics, videos) which support comprehension and understanding of the key data in publications. This role also works closely to develop publication-related patient focused items such as plain language summaries, potentially involving patients as authors, and works with our patient engagement lead as appropriate.
+ The role is central in driving global communication strategies with global medical affairs and clinical teams and ensure alignment of regional/local strategies. Support medicine teams, regional teams, and global medical affairs, and other Pfizer Oncology stakeholders in engaging with the external medical community
+ Develop and maintain relationships with external authors through engagement with ongoing publication activities. Candidate should be skilled at working with publication embargoes, working with journals and publishers, and other external interactions such as publication steering committee meetings. Facilitate the development of congress presentations with external authors prior to and onsite at congresses (eg, slide reviews)
+ Lead internal communications around new and key scientific data on medicines and disease areas of interest to cross-functional stakeholders, including development of scientific communications platforms
+ Support digital and patient-centric communications activities including medical content for social platforms, digital data dissemination platforms, plain language summaries, scientific communication platforms, external landscape analyses, and global newsletters
+ Understand detailed technical information and convey complex scientific ideas to a variety of audience types and cultures
+ Collaborate with other GSC Directors of publications, omnichannel, digital dissemination, and patient engagement to plan and develop content for internal and external sites for a variety of audiences. Contribute to strategic planning for global medical congresses with cross-functional teams in support of Pfizer Oncology's key data and scientific presence
+ Partner with Corporate Affairs, Commercial Development, and other Pfizer Oncology stakeholders around medicine/disease scientific communications
+ Lead and contribute to internal communications regarding pre- and post-congress coverage reporting
+ Collaborate with Publications Management Team specialists to manage publication vendors, budgets, and operational activities as needed
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Advanced scientific/healthcare degree required (PharmD, PhD, MS, etc.)
+ Minimum 6 years experience in the healthcare/pharmaceutical sector with 3+ years experience in Medical Affairs/Scientific Publications/Medical Communications
+ Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.
+ Represent a function within a matrix organization through a strong track record of excellent presentation, customer facing, and interpersonal skills
+ Strong track record of written and oral communication skills to develop and present scientific information to varied audiences and articulate messages succinctly
+ Experience with scientific peer-reviewed publications, global medical communications, and industry publication best practices
+ Strong organizational skills to track numerous tasks for multiple simultaneous projects in a deadline-oriented environment
+ Direct external vendors and manage budgets, timelines, and quality of deliverables
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Experience in oncology
**NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS**
Up to 15% travel (domestic and international)
**Other Job Details:**
Last Date to Apply for Job: May 24 2023
Eligible for Relocation Package: No
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $156,900.00 to $261,500.00. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20.0% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Salary range does not apply to the Tampa, FL location.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
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**EEO & Employment Eligibility**
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